tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71960248092830181092023-11-16T02:38:34.507-08:00Vita-Volunteers.org Upcoming Events BlogThis site is affiliated with <a href="http://www.vita-volunteers.org"> http://www.vita-volunteers.org</a>Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-48949869819685365282016-10-14T10:18:00.000-07:002016-10-14T10:22:34.555-07:00FYI: Update on IRS e-Services and Secure Access (Delay of Oct 24th date...)<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">I just received the below message and have been asked to share it:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">To ensure a smooth transition, the IRS has decided to delay the October 24 date for requiring e-services users to re-register and validate their identities through Secure Access authentication. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">In the next few weeks, the IRS plans to have discussions with key stakeholders affected by the e-services changes to discuss security protocols and next steps in this process.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">A new implementation date has not been set. When a new date is set, the IRS will share the information widely with e-Services users.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The IRS is strengthening the e-Services registration process as part of a wider effort to ensure the protection of taxpayer data and IRS systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span 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Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-8338736316294369142016-10-06T16:03:00.000-07:002016-10-06T16:07:34.145-07:00FYI re: Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3ch44Bzxnyr5MoPIXPve5BIAMZPhrv4DqjvLWQbI5n0eftyXAYYLYO3beqLgFF3DfK7GG0bVlcRpicFQUyEj0xwsQ5z-eJ4G3bnlC4oyPWvLQE27FQ473s240NGGfGnkafxOnsatArQ/s1600/ITINinfoEngTweet+%25283%2529-754147.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3ch44Bzxnyr5MoPIXPve5BIAMZPhrv4DqjvLWQbI5n0eftyXAYYLYO3beqLgFF3DfK7GG0bVlcRpicFQUyEj0xwsQ5z-eJ4G3bnlC4oyPWvLQE27FQ473s240NGGfGnkafxOnsatArQ/s320/ITINinfoEngTweet+%25283%2529-754147.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6338492354184610210" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBjePBW5jjzSBUipB-jOmFRCY0gE2c5itLl8MD7PLBX2-LlfRPjwpiyipOUBLyhV78a-q2MpqUn76qNCgi8OQC_Tk5Sb-fT6KKFiLCnnVDRzWifGLNx7ffw7seCA8wvlBfTI7vjjuXtw/s1600/ITINinfoSPtweet+%25283%2529-754945.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBjePBW5jjzSBUipB-jOmFRCY0gE2c5itLl8MD7PLBX2-LlfRPjwpiyipOUBLyhV78a-q2MpqUn76qNCgi8OQC_Tk5Sb-fT6KKFiLCnnVDRzWifGLNx7ffw7seCA8wvlBfTI7vjjuXtw/s320/ITINinfoSPtweet+%25283%2529-754945.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6338492356411249154" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqeykJ4wouCJCya1RhFvTIjw6GVKrChMGug46_RaHCOTwhA02bo-3mgPUKLInDEZp7_0xaNx1Wwrz1p1S57lUvghoBFq2C3jVXSOPnE3ijROQrfbxO4HWKNpGO0Jh1HRs5YBEmdR1QXaI/s1600/ITINinfoFB+%25283%2529-755577.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqeykJ4wouCJCya1RhFvTIjw6GVKrChMGug46_RaHCOTwhA02bo-3mgPUKLInDEZp7_0xaNx1Wwrz1p1S57lUvghoBFq2C3jVXSOPnE3ijROQrfbxO4HWKNpGO0Jh1HRs5YBEmdR1QXaI/s320/ITINinfoFB+%25283%2529-755577.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6338492359793560946" /></a></p><div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Taxpayers affected by recent changes involving the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program can now begin submitting their ITIN renewal applications to the IRS.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Here are some resources to help get this message to all affected taxpayers. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Please share this information with your members, staff, colleagues and anyone who may benefit from this information. Please also let us know how you share this information and any feedback you receive so we can adjust these resource tools to better fit your needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#0000CC;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">FYI: Western Area Stakeholder Liaison is presenting a webinar on ITINs on October 20, 2016. See below for additional information. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#0000CC;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WJ5S-IwpekUk8hGPwM-v2MyRrxjrbbqQKDuzknPmSgjPGikYbekx5oSkqPYQYCm2BsoO1d-dWxZkfFtwVKh8ov8mIds_3oNQAFaZbgJZoMdj-1GgOo_ZJ-O2ogOicApn6yiGWUCnua8/s1600/image003-756168.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WJ5S-IwpekUk8hGPwM-v2MyRrxjrbbqQKDuzknPmSgjPGikYbekx5oSkqPYQYCm2BsoO1d-dWxZkfFtwVKh8ov8mIds_3oNQAFaZbgJZoMdj-1GgOo_ZJ-O2ogOicApn6yiGWUCnua8/s320/image003-756168.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6338492362939607554" /></a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:11.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <b><i><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#003399;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Understanding<span style="letter-spacing:1.1pt"> </span>Individual<span style="letter-spacing:1.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Taxpayer</span><span style="letter-spacing:1.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Identification</span><span style="letter-spacing:1.15pt"> </span>Numbers<span style="letter-spacing:1.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">(ITINs)</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.5pt;margin-right:150.55pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:218.45pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:33.55pt"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Presented</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">by:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.15pt;margin-right:150.55pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:16.2pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"> <b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">IRS Stakeholder Liaison</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Western</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> Area</span></span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:150.55pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:218.45pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:33.55pt;line-height:13.85pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">"formerly</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.55pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">IRS</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.45pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">101"</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.35pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:150.55pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#003399;letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Thursday,</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#003399;letter-spacing:-.6pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#003399;letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">October</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#003399;letter-spacing:-.65pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#003399;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">20,<span style="letter-spacing:-.7pt"> </span>2016</span></b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:150.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:3.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:.5in"> <b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">11:00</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">a.m.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:.1pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Pacific</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.15pt"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">This</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">webinar will</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">provide</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">an</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> overview </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> the</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> following:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:42.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">ITIN<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Program</span><span style="letter-spacing:.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Changes</span> due<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> </span>PATH <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Act</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">(including </span>ITIN<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">expirations</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> and</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">renewals)</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:2.15pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:42.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Who</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.2pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">needs</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">an<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> ITIN</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">and</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>how<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">get</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>one<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:2.05pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:42.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Certifying Acceptance Agents</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:2.05pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:42.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Dependency</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">exemptions</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">and</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">tax</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">credits</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>for<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> </span>ITIN <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> holders</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:2.05pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:42.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Plus</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> a<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">live</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>Q &<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>A<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.45pt"><span style="font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Register and Attend:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:3.5pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/17675"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt">https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/17675</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.4pt"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:3.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:6.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Earn</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">one</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Continuing Education</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> (CE)</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>credit<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>–<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Category:</span><span style="letter-spacing:3.5pt"> </span><u><span style="color:#003399">Federal<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> Tax</span></span></u></span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.3pt"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:3.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:6.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">To</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">receive</span> a <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> certificate</span> of<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">completion,</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">you</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> must:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.2pt;margin-right:40.45pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:42.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:112%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:112%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:112%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">View</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:112%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:112%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">the<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">live</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">presentation </span>for<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>at <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">least</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> 50 minutes</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">from</span><span style="letter-spacing:.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">the</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">start</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> of</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">the</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">program </span>for<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> one</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">CE</span><span style="letter-spacing:3.35pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">credit.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.05pt;margin-right:22.45pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:42.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">View</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">the<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">presentation while</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">signed</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">in using the</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">same email</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> address</span> that<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">you</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">used</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">to</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">register</span><span style="letter-spacing:3.35pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">(you</span><span style="letter-spacing:.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">will</span> not <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> receive</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">credit</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>by<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">watching </span>on<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">someone else's</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">computer).</span> This <span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> will</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">confirm</span><span style="letter-spacing:.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">your</span><span style="letter-spacing:3.55pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">attendance </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> generate</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">your certificate</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">of</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> completion.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Groups</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">cannot</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> register</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">with</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>one<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">e-mail</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">address</span> and<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> then</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">receive</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">separate certificates.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:1.9pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:42.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">If <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">certificates</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> are needed,</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>each<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> person</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><i><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">must</span> </i><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">register separately.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.5pt"><span style="font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:11.15pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.95pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US">If <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">you</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">are </span>an<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> Enrolled</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Agent</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>or<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>an<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Other</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Tax</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Return</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Preparer</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">attending </span>for<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">education</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">on</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> voluntary</span><span style="letter-spacing:3.65pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">basis,</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> you </span>must <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">register with</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">your 8-character</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>PTIN,<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">and</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">First</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> Name </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> </span>Last<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Name</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>as<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">shown</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>on<span style="letter-spacing:2.75pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">your </span>PTIN <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">card</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>or<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> letter.</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> If</span><span style="letter-spacing:.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">you</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">don't</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> have</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">PTIN,</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> you</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">will</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">receive</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">certificate;</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">however,</span> your<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> credit</span><span style="letter-spacing:3.25pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">will</span> not be<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> reported</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">to</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">the</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">IRS.</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">Other </span>tax<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">professionals</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> will</span> be<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">sent</span> a<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> certificate and </span>may<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">receive</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">credit</span><span style="letter-spacing:4.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">if</span><span style="letter-spacing:.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">the broadcast</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">meets</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">their organization's</span> or<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">state's</span> <span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> CE</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">requirements.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.3pt"><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Questions? </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Email</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT 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style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span 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</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div> <div style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Smith Amy M <br> <b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 06, 2016 12:24 PM<br> <b>To:</b> Antal Vivienne; Bchtikian Narina; Breece Dan E; Cox Neki M; Deazeley Kristen K; Footit Christine A; Ganter Derek C; Hamilton Lisa A; Henrie-Brown Jennifer A; Kelly-Brenner Geraldine A; Kershner Keith D; Lauridsen Regina M; Malone Terri L; Sanchez Christella A; Vallombroso Michelle M; Williams Katie M; Zine Marc J<br> <b>Subject:</b> ACTION: ITIN Outreach Assistance<br> <b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Sending this on Derek's behalf…<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon Stakeholder Liaison Field,<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Our Wage and Investment colleagues are requesting our expedited assistance in getting the word out about the changes to the ITIN program. This topic is a current Outreach Priority that we will be communicating through the quarter to our Tax professional, Industry, Fed/State and/or Local Government stakeholders. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is essential each and every Stakeholder Liaison disseminate this information (and attachments) to the intended audience(s) as prescribed:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b>Objective:</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>Get the word out broadly on the ITIN program changes announced this summer<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b>Delivery Channels:</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>E-mail <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in">1) other methods that align with the prescribed objective and timeline are possible <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"> 2) crafted e-mail attached with suggested language<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b>Timeline:</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>Actions should be completed related to this effort by close of business today, October 6 2016<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b>Actions Needed:</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>Enter Contact in the CSO Calendar for "Information Sharing."<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>Check the box next to "ITIN Outreach" in the SL initiatives block.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>Follow up with stakeholders/partners as to the method and outcome of their information sharing and enter as a leveraged contact on the CSO Calendar.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>For more information, please visit: OID 114<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b>Background (provided by W&I):</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"> A <span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/169a234?reqfrom=share">news release</a></span> will go out later today reminding taxpayers of these changes, so you can begin sharing the outreach materials with partners today. Specifically, all ITINs not used on a federal income tax return at least once in the last three consecutive tax years and ITINs with middle digits 78 or 79 will expire at the end of the year based on the 2015 PATH Act. Second, dependents without a date of U.S. entry on their passports from countries other than Mexico or Canada will need to prove residency before an ITIN can be issued. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"> We met with stakeholders prior to announcing these changes, and they requested outreach materials that could be used electronically as well in print. They suggested having a stuffer-sized product that could be inexpensively reproduced and used in grassroots efforts, as well. We have developed products to meet those needs. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"> For your convenience, we created <a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5261.pdf"> <span style="color:windowtext">Publication 5261</span></a>, ITIN Outreach Products, to help you in your outreach effort. You simply need to share the link to it with stakeholders and they can choose which products they need for their use. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5261.pdf"><span style="color:windowtext">Publication 5261</span></a> has links to the following outreach products in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole: <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">(1)</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>ITIN Fact Sheet (Pub 5259) - informs ITIN holders what needs to done to renew their expiring ITIN and where they can go to get help if they need it. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%"> (2)<span style="font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>You May Need to Renew Your Expired ITIN (Pub 5256) – a small, informational flyer ready to print and cut (three per page) – no live links on this page as it's intended for printing, but it directs taxpayers to the IRS.gov/ITIN page for more information. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%"> (3)<span style="font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span>Renewing Your ITIN (Pub 5257) – A full-page flyer with more information than Pub 5256 – also includes links to additional information. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext">Attached are several additional documents for your use. The ITIN one-pager is intended for partners, not for taxpayers. It includes links to a variety of resources on ITINs as well as the outreach products. The ITIN Tweets document includes all approved ITIN tweets in English and Spanish for partners to use. The next two attachments (ITINinfoSPtweet and ITINinfoEngTweet) are images that have been formatted to the size specifications on Twitter – one in English, one in Spanish. The last image is set up for use on Facebook in both languages. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext">There is additional information on the ITIN program available in <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin?_ga=1.261283661.195977778.1438809076"> <span style="color:windowtext">English</span></a>, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/spanish/numero-de-identificacion-personal-del-contribuyente-itin"> <span style="color:windowtext">Spanish</span></a>, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/chinese/個人納稅識別號碼itin"> <span style="color:windowtext">Chinese</span></a>, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/russian/Личный-идентификационный-номер-налогоплательщика"> <span style="color:windowtext">Russian</span></a>, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/korean/개인-납세자-식별-번호-itin"> <span style="color:windowtext">Korean</span></a>, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/vietnamese/ma-so-ca-nhan-dong-thue"> <span style="color:windowtext">Vietnamese</span></a> and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5257ht.pdf?_ga=1.249837254.195977778.1438809076"> <span style="color:windowtext">Haitian Creole</span></a>. We've also been tweeting regularly about the ITIN changes from <a href="https://twitter.com/IRSnews"><span style="color:windowtext">@IRSnews</span></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/IRSenespanol?lang=en"><span style="color:windowtext">@IRSenEspanol</span></a> (see attached) and hope to update you on the availability of YouTube videos in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/irsvideos"><span style="color:windowtext">English</span></a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/IRSvideosmultilingua"><span style="color:windowtext">Spanish</span></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/IRSvideosASL"><span style="color:windowtext">ASL</span></a> in the weeks ahead.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext">My apologies for the short turnaround time on this request but I have full confidence that we will meet the challenge. If you have any questions please feel free to reach to me at your convenience. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext">Thank you in advance for your cooperation!</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Harlow Solid Italic";color:#365F91">Derek Ganter</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Western Area Manager</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Stakeholder Liaison Field Operations</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D">(California, Hawaii & Nevada)</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D">Office (626) 927-1416|Cell (213) 514-2623|Fax (877) 477-8628</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-86232054338422613832016-09-30T13:44:00.000-07:002016-09-30T13:47:06.768-07:00FYI: Important e-Services Update<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Important Update for e-Services Users<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The IRS is committed to protecting taxpayer and tax preparer information and maintaining the security of its systems. As part of that effort, the IRS is strengthening the identity validating process used to access certain self-help tools on IRS.gov. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Starting</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> late October – <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">October 24 is the target date – e-services users will be required to re-register using the Secure Access authentication process. Users must validate their identities through this process before they can access their accounts.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">All e-services users will be affected by this change. Those who use e-services for TIN Matching only also must re-register. However, because there is no exchange of sensitive data, TIN Matching will use a more streamlined process. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">For details, please see: </span><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/important-update-about-your-eservices-account"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Important Update for Your e-services Account</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Secure Access is a two-factor authentication process that meets government standards and adds greater protections against attacks by cybercriminals. This is a more rigorous process, and part of a wider effort to protect taxpayers and the tax community. For first-time users, it requires identity proofing, financial verification and an activation code text. Returning users must submit their username/password credentials AND a security code text. <o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Starting October 24, the IRS also will provide additional staff for the e-Help Desk and provide assistance to those users who are having difficulty passing Secure Access. This assistance may include identity authentication by phone and an activation code by mail which will take five to 10 calendar days for delivery.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The same Secure Access authentication process currently supports Get Transcript Online. <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">E-services users who created a Get Transcript account after June 2016 will have their Secure Access registration automatically migrate to e-services, but they will need to change their passwords on October 24.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It helps to be prepared. <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Please review </span></span><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/secure-access-how-to-register-for-certain-online-self-help-tools?_ga=1.236644802.2101671845.1459264262"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Secure Access: How to Register for Certain Online Self-Help Tools</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"> to learn what you need to register successfully.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Users should ensure all credentials and certificates are up-to-date prior to October 24. Those with upcoming filing requirements should consider filing early. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Over the next month we will keep you informed of the next steps involving e-services. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> <span style="color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-16891108112787836572016-09-30T13:31:00.000-07:002016-09-30T13:34:35.867-07:00FYI: IRS TAC appointment news for Oakland, Salinas, Laguna Niguel, CA Offices<font face="Times New Roman" size="4"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> <div><font color="#002060">Hello Everyone,</font></div> <div><font color="#002060"> </font></div> <div><font color="#002060">Hope all is going well with you!</font></div> <div><font color="#002060"> </font></div> <div><font color="#002060">FYI: IRS Began appointment service at the Oakland, Salinas, and Laguna Niguel Taxpayer Assistance Centers on September 12, 2016. See below attached news releases for additional information. </font></div> <div><font color="#002060"> </font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov"><font face="Arial" size="2" color="blue"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><u>Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</u></span></font></a></span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><font size="2" color="#0066FF"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><u>IRS Video Portal</u></span></font></a><br> <font size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Follow us on</span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b> </b></span></font><a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><font size="2" color="#0066FF"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><u>Twitter</u></span></font></a><font size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b>, </b></span></font><a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"><font size="2" color="#0066FF"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><u>YouTube</u></span></font></a></span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;">_____________________________________________<br> <b>From:</b> Henrie-Brown Jennifer A <br> <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 03, 2015 12:24 PM<br> <b>Subject:</b> FYI: IRS Pilot Program of Appointment Service Test for Certain Taxpayer Assistance Centers (Only 3 affected TACs are located in CA: Fresno, Redding, & Long Beach)<br> <b>Importance:</b> Low</span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><b>Hello Everyone,</b></span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><b>IRS management has requested we inform you IRS is conducting a pilot program of</b> <b>appointment service test for certain Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) this filing season</b> <b>beginning with ten large Taxpayer Assistance Centers.</b> (See below, “Appointment Service List FINAL” attachment for list of participating TACs in the appointment service test pilot program). </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><b>Note:</b> <b>Fresno is the only large TAC in California noted on this list. </b></span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;">IRS hopes the results of the test will help us determine if an appointment process would benefit both the IRS and the taxpayer. </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><b>IRS added more TACs to this test pilot program on March 2</b><font size="1"><span style="font-size:8pt;"><b><sup>nd</sup></b></span></font><b>.</b> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><b>Note: TACs noted on the above attached list to, “begin taking appointments later this filing season” that are located in California are Long Beach and Redding. </b>(IRS will begin taking appointment requests in these new locations the first week (March 2) and start serving taxpayers in appointments the following week (March 9).</span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;">To help raise awareness of the appointment service test with taxpayers, IRS made a national media release along with local releases at the ten initial participating locations. IRS had posted signage at the ten TACs and has updated IRS.gov with background information and the instructions needed by taxpayers to make an appointment. </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The below attached fact sheet, “Internal Revenue Service Appointment Test” has additional information on this appointment service test pilot program.<font size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></font></span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font size="3" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><b>If this test pilot program works well, additional TACs will be added in the future. </b></span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">510-637-2199/ fax 510-637-2434</span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov"><font face="Arial" size="2" color="blue"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><u>Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</u></span></font></a></span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><font size="2" color="#0066FF"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><u>IRS Video Portal</u></span></font></a><br> <font size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Follow us on</span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b> </b></span></font><a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><font size="2" color="#0066FF"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><u>Twitter</u></span></font></a><font size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b>, </b></span></font><a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"><font size="2" color="#0066FF"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><u>YouTube</u></span></font></a></span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2" color="#002060"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> <div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div> </span></font> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-48615199050012126312016-09-30T11:07:00.000-07:002016-09-30T11:10:52.387-07:00FYI: IRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Hope all is going well with you!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Attached is, <i>IRS News and Events from Stakeholder Liaison.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS News and Events from Stakeholder Liaison</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> - Please share with your members and colleagues. Select the <u><span style="color:blue">blue links</span></u> to see the full article.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="689" style="width:413.35pt;border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="121" valign="top" style="width:72.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#Security"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a 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href="#Events"><b>Events</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">What to Watch: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/irsvideos"><b>IRS videos</b></a><b>:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Featured video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3if02pPFSE"><span lang="EN">Reminders for Extension Filers</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr style="height:57.15pt"> <td width="227" style="width:135.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:57.15pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3if02pPFSE"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDXGs-ZSLE_DetHv8ouq2BuZTSWYifgptE03zhJtZyODO_HoaougS8tjrnVMCWQVnn2UmDv7IpF29ViVPT7A5LwRPjbSu4WH_nNO9CmLSmvktWOsQSSKC4dNuMaLGvC-0NWgnsDUpNsI/s1600/image006-755503.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDXGs-ZSLE_DetHv8ouq2BuZTSWYifgptE03zhJtZyODO_HoaougS8tjrnVMCWQVnn2UmDv7IpF29ViVPT7A5LwRPjbSu4WH_nNO9CmLSmvktWOsQSSKC4dNuMaLGvC-0NWgnsDUpNsI/s320/image006-755503.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6336189398553761554" /></a></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="572" valign="top" style="width:342.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:57.15pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:12.6pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">If you asked for an extension to file your tax return, remember that the deadline is mid-October. Learn more at IRS.gov</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Security"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Security</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/protect-your-clients-protect-yourself">Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-and-security-summit-partners-warn-of-fake-tax-bill-emails"><b>IRS and Security Summit Partners Warn of Fake Tax Bill Emails</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-123, Sept. 22, 2016 — The IRS and its Security Summit partners today issued an alert to taxpayers and tax professionals to be on guard against fake emails purporting to contain an IRS tax bill related to the Affordable Care Act<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/important-update-about-your-eservices-account"><b>Important Update for Your e-services Account</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Starting late October – October 24 is the target date – e-services users will be required to re-register using the Secure Access authentication process. Users must validate their identities through this process before they can access their accounts.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/SecureAccess"><b>Secure Access: How to Register for Certain Online Self-Help Tools</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">To better protect taxpayers, the IRS recently upgraded its identity verification process for certain online self-help tools. The purpose is to prevent taxpayer impersonations and account takeovers by identity thieves. Because the Secure Access Authentication platform is more rigorous, it helps if you prepare to register in advance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Helpful Publications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4600.pdf?_ga=1.3629814.758260516.1437588902" title="Publication 4600 (Rev. 8-2016)"><b>Publication 4600 Tips for Safeguarding Taxpayer Data</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4557.pdf"><b>Publication 4557, Safeguarding Taxpayer Data</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4524.pdf"><b>Publication 4524, Security Awareness for Taxpayers</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="News"></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">General News<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-urges-employers-to-take-advantage-of-expanded-work-opportunity-tax-credit"><b>IRS Urges Employers to Take Advantage of Expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit; Employers Have until Sept. 28 to Request Certification for Many New Hires</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-122, Sept. 20, 2016 — With a key certification deadline fast approaching, the IRS today urged employers to take advantage of a valuable tax credit designed to help those who hire long-term unemployment recipients and workers who face significant barriers to employment. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/extension-filers-may-need-prior-year-adjusted-gross-income-amount-to-file-electronically"><b>IRS Has a Reminder for Extension Filers: Prior-Year Adjusted Gross Income Amount May Be Needed to File Electronically</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-124, Sept. 22, 2016 — The IRS has an important reminder for taxpayers who filed for an extension and face an Oct. 17 filing deadline: the adjusted gross income (AGI) amount from your 2014 return may be needed to electronically file a tax return.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/new-itin-acceptance-agent-program-changes"><b>New ITIN Acceptance Agent Program Changes</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The IRS has updated procedures that affect the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) application process. Taxpayers and their representatives should review these changes identified below before requesting an ITIN:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/electronically-submit-your-form-8976-notice-of-intent-to-operate-under-section-501c4"><b>Electronically Submit Your Form 8976, Notice of Intent to Operate Under Section 501(c)(4)</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">New legislation enacted at the end of 2015 added Section 506 to the Internal Revenue Code. Section 506 requires an organization to notify the IRS of its intent to operate as a Section 501(c)(4) organization. The IRS has developed a new form – Form 8976 – that organizations should use to provide this notification.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/whistleblower-informant-award"><b>Whistleblower - Informant Award</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The IRS Whistleblower Office pays money to people who blow the whistle on persons who fail to pay the tax that they owe. If the IRS uses information provided by the whistleblower, it can award the whistleblower up to 30 percent of the additional tax, penalty and other amounts it collects.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5251.pdf">Publication 5251</a> – Whistleblower Claim Process<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/corporations/irs-continues-comprehensive-assessment-of-the-cap-program"><b>IRS Continues Comprehensive Assessment of the CAP Program</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">LB&I is in the process of assessing all three phases of the Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) program. The three phases are CAP, Pre-CAP and Compliance Maintenance. The assessment will include input from both internal and external stakeholders to determine if any changes are needed to the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="ACA"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Affordable Care Act</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/aca-information-center-for-tax-professionals"><b>ACA Information Center for Tax Professionals</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Health-Care-Tax-Tips2"><b>Health Care Tax Tips</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/employers/aca-employers-how-the-size-of-your-workforce-affects-your-responsibilities"><b>ACA & Employers: How the Size of Your Workforce Affects Your Responsibilities</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/to-maintain-eligibility-for-advance-payments-of-the-premium-tax-credit-file-asap"><b>To Maintain Eligibility for Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, File ASAP</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Guidance"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Technical Guidance</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-09-09/pdf/2016-21393.pdf">T.D. 9783</a> <i>Modifications to Minimum Present Value Requirements for Partial Annuity Distribution Options under Defined Benefit Pension Plans</i><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">These regulations are effective on September 9, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/irb/2016-38_IRB/ar08.html">T.D. 9785</a> </span><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Definition of Terms Relating to Marital Status</span></i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">These regulations are effective on September 2, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/a-16-32.pdf">Announcement 2016-32</a> requests comments on ways in which Treasury and the IRS can facilitate compliance with the qualification requirements for qualified plan documents in light of the changes to the determination letter program described in Rev. Proc. 2016-37. Comments may be submitted in writing on or before December 15, 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-16-57.pdf">Notice 2016-57</a> extends the temporary nondiscrimination relief for closed defined benefit plans provided in Notice 2014-5, 2014-2 I.R.B. 276, through 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-16-55.pdf">Notice 2016-55</a> provides guidance for income and employment tax purposes on the treatment of cash payments made by employers under leave-based donation programs for the relief of victims of the Louisiana storms.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-16-52.pdf">Notice 2016-52</a> provides guidance relating to certain transactions, undertaken in anticipation of foreign-initiated income tax adjustments, which will be considered foreign tax credit splitter arrangements under section 909.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Events"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Events</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Tax-Practitioners-1"><b>Webinars for Tax Practitioners</b></a><b><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Now available on Demand! - <a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/ProtectYourClientsProtectYourselfFromDataTheft-Webinar20160807/"> Protect your Clients: Protect Yourself from Data Theft</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/practitioner-local-liaison-meetings-and-seminars"><b>Practitioner Local Liaison Meetings and Seminars</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The IRS Small Business/Self-Employed Stakeholder Liaison Office offers periodic local liaison meetings and seminars for the tax professional community. These sessions are designed to share important information about IRS programs and issues with tax professionals<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/government-entities/webinars-for-tax-exempt-government-entities"><b>Tax Exempt & Government Entities</b></a><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Available on Demand! – <a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/Governments/Employers/GovernmentInformationLetter"> Government Information Letter </a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Online educational programs available anytime at<b> </b><a href="http://www.stayexempt.irs.gov/" title="Link to IRS Exempt Organizations microsite landing page"><b>www.stayexempt.irs.gov</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Small-Businesses-1"><b>Webinars for Businesses</b></a><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1150/17155">IRS Focus Series: Identity Theft and Phishing Scams</a> – September 27, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/California-Tax-Workshops-Meetings-and-Seminars"><b>California Workshops for Small Business Owners</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Please share these links with your small business clients. The workshops provide detailed instructional lessons that cover their tax filing, paying and operating requirements and responsibilities<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">I hope you find this information useful. If you would like additional information, you can subscribe to an IRS e-Subscription by going to the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/e-news-subscriptions-2">Subscription</a> page on IRS.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">If you would like to discontinue receiving my local Stakeholder Liaison e-mails, please e-mail and request removal of your name.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Have a great day, and a wonderful weekend!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> <span style="color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-11010052755137736072016-09-01T08:30:00.000-07:002016-09-01T08:33:59.595-07:00FYI: IRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison <div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">I hope all is going well with you!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Below is the latest edition of IRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> - Please share with your members and colleagues. Select the <u><span style="color:blue">blue links</span></u> to see the full article.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="697" style="width:418.4pt;border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="130" style="width:77.85pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#News" title="News"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQa7CbG12JIpI34wQmCckn452WZP4XqsOrZNp2AeWsbkh_pU3mZuNFFSmre5VWSu2YZIh_3bTMiN96LqsF9a1HLs1sGVj4DGaqDu12-1m8AaTNJgvp_vQn3NGa5r6eOaF4FUQF5PcVbE8/s1600/image001-739601.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQa7CbG12JIpI34wQmCckn452WZP4XqsOrZNp2AeWsbkh_pU3mZuNFFSmre5VWSu2YZIh_3bTMiN96LqsF9a1HLs1sGVj4DGaqDu12-1m8AaTNJgvp_vQn3NGa5r6eOaF4FUQF5PcVbE8/s320/image001-739601.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6325387483815795426" /></a></span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="126" valign="top" style="width:75.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#Security"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjro8quEbaa5a-xdJLIibGvVyMng8NzRuG2Mg7azL2svutEsXsnMDBxIeQ_AtjfMArDtG-wPcEKBfdSluXfqxxVD1fsHbSLwkcbXAdd5JHaus3wf1GyQAvQa_eqw4fjDBzV297H1hzZXTY/s1600/image002-740797.jpg"><img 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align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">What to Watch: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/irsvideos"><b>IRS videos</b></a><b>:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Featured video: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1zZ8eTEtgM" title="TIGTA: ¡El Fraude es Real! Cuélguele al Fraude - Duration: 31 seconds."><span lang="ES-MX">TIGTA: ¡El Fraude es Real! 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No les crea. ¡Simplemente cuelgue! Para mas información, visítenos aquí: <a href="http://www.tigta.gov">www.tigta.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:12.6pt"><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="News"></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">General News<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/e-file-providers-partners/modernized-e-file-mef-status-page"><b>Modernized e-File (MeF) Power Outage for Labor Day Weekend</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS will conduct its annual Labor Day power outage beginning Saturday, September 3, 2016, starting at 8:00 p.m. and ending Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 6:00 a.m. (EST). We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/memorial-day-ftd-penalty-error"><b>Memorial Day FTD Penalty Error</b></a><b> </b>Many taxpayers who made next-day employment tax deposits on Tuesday May 31 or semi-weekly employment tax deposits on Thursday June 2 were incorrectly sent notices that the deposits were late. The IRS apologizes for the error. No taxpayer action is required. IRS systems have been corrected and taxpayer accounts will be updated.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-launches-new-sharing-economy-resource-center-on-irsgov"><b>IRS Launches New Sharing Economy Resource Center on IRS.gov, Provides Tips for Emerging Business Area</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-110, Aug. 22, 2016 — The IRS this week launched a new web page designed to help taxpayers involved in the sharing economy quickly locate the resources they need to help them meet their tax obligations. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-works-to-help-taxpayers-affected-by-itin-changes-renewals-begin-in-october"><b>IRS Works to Help Taxpayers Affected by ITIN Changes; Renewals Begin in October</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-100, Aug. 4, 2016 — The IRS announced important changes today to help taxpayers comply with revisions to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program made under a new law. The changes require some taxpayers to renew their ITINs beginning in October. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-proposes-revised-fees-for-installment-agreements"><b>IRS Proposes Revised Fees for Installment Agreements; New Lower Fee Available for Direct Debit Online Payment Agreements; Special Relief Provided to Low-Income Taxpayers</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-108, Aug. 19, 2016 — The IRS is proposing a revised schedule of user fees that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2017, and apply to any taxpayer who enters into an installment agreement. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> 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Tips</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/what-to-expect-at-tax-time-if-you-rent-out-your-vacation-home"><b>What to Expect at Tax Time if You Rent Out Your Vacation Home</b></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/five-tips-for-starting-a-business"><b>Five Tips for Starting a Business</b></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/find-easy-to-use-online-tools-on-irs-gov"><b>Find Easy-to-Use Online Tools on IRS.gov</b></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/five-tax-tips-about-hobbies-that-earn-income"><b>Five Tax Tips about Hobbies that Earn Income</b></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span 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Learn about Tax Credits for Education</b></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/how-selling-your-home-can-impact-your-taxes"><b>How Selling Your Home Can Impact Your Taxes</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"> <![if !supportLists]><span 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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-warns-of-back-to-school-scams"><b>IRS Warns of Back-to-School Scams; Encourages Students, Parents, Schools to Stay Alert</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-107, Aug. 18, 2016 — The IRS today warned taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the “Federal Student Tax.” <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/new-phishing-scheme-mimics-software-providers-targets-tax-professionals"><b>New Phishing Scheme Mimics Software Providers; Targets Tax Professionals</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-103, Aug. 11, 2016 — The IRS today alerted tax professionals to an emerging phishing email scam that pretends to be from tax software providers and tries to trick recipients into clicking on a bogus link. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-warns-taxpayers-of-summer-surge-in-automated-phone-scam-calls-and-requests-for-fake-tax-payments-using-itunes-gift-cards"><b>IRS Warns Taxpayers of Summer Surge in Automated Phone Scam Calls; Requests for Fake Tax Payments Using iTunes Gift Cards </b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-99, Aug. 2, 2016 — The IRS today warned taxpayers to stay vigilant against an increase of IRS impersonation scams in the form of automated calls and new tactics from scammers demanding tax payments on iTunes and other gift cards. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-professionals-monitor-your-ptin-for-suspicious-activity"><b>Tax Professionals: Monitor Your PTIN for Suspicious Activity</b></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Tax preparers can help protect clients and their businesses from identity theft by checking their PTIN Accounts to ensure the number of returns filed using their identification number matches IRS records.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/how-identity-theft-can-affect-your-taxes"><b>How Identity Theft Can Affect Your Taxes</b></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a></span><b><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><o:p> </o:p></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="ACA"></a><a name="SBW"></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Affordable Care Act<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/the-affordable-care-act-whats-trending"><b>What’s Trending</b></a></span><u><o:p></o:p></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Health-Care-Tax-Tips2"><b>Health Care Tax Tips</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/employers/aca-and-employers-understanding-the-terms-affordable-and-minimum-value-coverage"><b>ACA and Employers: Understanding the Terms Affordable and Minimum Value Coverage</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/employers/resources-on-irsgov-and-social-media-help-employers-and-coverage-providers-understand-aca"><b>Resources on IRS.gov and Social Media Help Employers and Coverage Providers Understand ACA</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/irsgov-and-social-media-resources-help-individual-taxpayers-understand-aca"><b>IRS.gov and Social Media Resources Help Individual Taxpayers Understand ACA</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/four-reasons-you-should-not-wait-until-extension-deadline-to-file-your-return"><b>Four Reasons You Should Not Wait Until Extension Deadline to File Your Return </b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Guidance"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Technical Guidance</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="TD-9752"></a><a name="REG-103380-05"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/2016-2017_pgp_initial.pdf">Priority Guidance Plan for 2016-2017</a><b> </b>IRS Chief Counsel has released its 2016–2017 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-08-10/pdf/2016-18925.pdf">T.D. 9781</a> Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) User Fee Update<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">These regulations are effective on September 9, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-08-05/pdf/2016-18638.pdf">T.D. 9780</a> Election into the Partnership Audit Regime under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The regulations affect any partnership that wishes to elect to have the new partnership audit regime apply to its returns filed for certain taxable years beginning before January 1, 2018. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/irb/2016-33_IRB/ar10.html">REG-103058-16</a> Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Information Reporting of Catastrophic Health Coverage and Other Issues under Section 6055. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Written or electronic comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by October 3, 2016.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-08-04/pdf/2016-18370.pdf">REG-163113-02</a> Estate, Gift, and Generation-skipping Transfer Taxes; Restrictions on Liquidation of an Interest. Written and electronic comments must be received by November 2, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-08-02/pdf/2016-18032.pdf">REG-131418-14</a> Reporting for Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Written or electronic comments must be received by October 31, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/a-16-27.pdf">Announcement 2016-27</a> provides guidance to jurisdictions that are treated as if they have an IGA in effect and FFIs located in those jurisdictions.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-16-49.pdf">Notice 2016-49</a> provides interim guidance on certain requirements for persons seeking certification as Certified Professional Employer Organizations (CPEOs), as defined in §301.7705-1T(b)(1). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-16-48.pdf">Notice 2016-48</a> explains how the IRS will implement the changes to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program resulting from the enactment of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-16-44.pdf">Revenue Procedure 2016-44</a> provides safe harbor conditions under which a management contract does not result in private business use of property financed with governmental tax-exempt bonds under § 141(b) of the Internal Revenue Code or cause the modified private business use test for property financed with qualified 501(c)(3) bonds under § 145(a)(2)(B) to be met.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-16-43.pdf">Revenue Procedure 2016-43</a> provides the national monthly average premium for a bronze-level qualified health plan (NABP) available through Marketplaces in 2016. The NABP is the maximum monthly individual shared responsibility payment under section 5000A for nonexempt individuals who do not have minimum essential coverage for a month in 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-16-42.pdf">Revenue Procedure 2016-42</a> states that a charitable remainder annuity trust (CRAT) containing the sample provision found in Rev. Proc. 2016-41 will not be subject to the probability of exhaustion test set forth in Rev. Rul. 70-452, 1970-2 C.B. 199, and applied in Rev. Rul. 77-374, 1977-2 C.B. 329.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Events"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Events</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irstaxforum.com/"><b>The 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums - Continuing through September 15! </b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Participate in SB/SE Focus Groups</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">: Here’s Your Opportunity to Improve IRS Programs!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">ACA Information Returns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Federal Tax Deposit Alerts<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Tax-Practitioners-1"><b>Webinars for Tax Practitioners</b></a><b><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/California-Practitioner-Liaison-Meetings-and-Seminars"><b>California Practitioner Liaison Meetings and Seminars</b></a> <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://s07.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp;jsessionid=61D3A64F4E4C38AEF2C6A88F5E544641?PG=1520288182300&P=152028800">22nd Annual Tax Practitioner/IRS Fall Seminar</a> – Dublin, August 30, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Small-Businesses-1"><b>Webinars for Businesses</b></a><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/webinars-for-small-businesses-1?_ga=1.112323975.260573737.1444923520#Restaurant">Federal and State Basic Payroll Tax Webinar for the Restaurant Industry (CA, HI, NV)</a> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">- September 14, 2016</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/California-Tax-Workshops-Meetings-and-Seminars"><b>California Workshops for Small Business Owners</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Please share these links with your small business clients. The workshops provide detailed instructional lessons that cover their tax filing, paying and operating requirements and responsibilities<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">I hope you find this information useful. If you would like additional information, you can subscribe to an IRS e-Subscription by going to the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/e-news-subscriptions-2">Subscription</a> page on IRS.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">If you would like to discontinue receiving my local Stakeholder Liaison e-mails, please e-mail and request removal of your name.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Follow us on </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><b>Twitter</b></a><b><span style="color:black">, </span></b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"><b>YouTube</b></a><b><span style="color:black">, </span></b><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><b>IRS_Videos</b></a><b><span style="color:black"> and </span></b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/IRStaxpros"><b>Facebook - IRS_Return_Preparer_Office</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> <span style="color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-86556426626599611212016-08-01T15:22:00.000-07:002016-08-01T15:26:37.945-07:00FYI: IIRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">FYI: Below is the latest edition of IRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Also, attached above is a flyer for the IRS & California Employment Department Basic Payroll Tax Webinar for the Construction Industry which is from 10:00 – 11:00 am. No CE is being offered for this webinar. (See above attached promotional flyer for additional information).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> - Please share with your members and colleagues. Select the <u><span style="color:blue">blue links</span></u> to see the full article.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="697" style="width:418.4pt;border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="130" style="width:77.85pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#News" title="News"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOiMRF8Dtj5J99ggD4IaVHI_sVA42uovtARhaJdn26eicoT0TZW0G4XaFEsPtchy31zflBFG4HKZkgSxi-R1ay__HbXG-kmROpxYpr0ExC91c36AJWPNs7_VF_KXD5MBYAWQAIL8Wqwss/s1600/image001-797948.jpg"><img 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibT8Y5Gh5c97dZJYkaG2nlUVE8OVXZnjm7FwaFzuevpNmSDAOM5_nxyJ3mGIKzTdjSqV4jZeB4UNqyvSHi4DRJLIw-HQgvPzttUGzM2UnELaEymDtqmJYIRfGCf8c7UmSuKg3wJa9F5JQ/s320/image002-798854.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6313990182262021346" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="126" style="width:75.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#ACA" title="Affordable Care Act"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQPhR-kAAR_EinjTb3ynpeilB15rk9OmbYE63WHt22iUVYhDLiC6KTdbnKp2-oihBcvkK2i5J7E4L9JPq9bTmjtBCqp8jDwlsXo6IR5PEWGBUqWQiD2u9OnMgE77_1y09FJExEt2hBQI/s1600/image003-799416.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQPhR-kAAR_EinjTb3ynpeilB15rk9OmbYE63WHt22iUVYhDLiC6KTdbnKp2-oihBcvkK2i5J7E4L9JPq9bTmjtBCqp8jDwlsXo6IR5PEWGBUqWQiD2u9OnMgE77_1y09FJExEt2hBQI/s320/image003-799416.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6313990187696436658" /></a></span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="156" style="width:93.65pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#Guidance" title="Technical Guidance"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hQOyLK-FyzckqmCSC0EBsheG6wy5UrzJzkqfhvkhx3RMfMZSRXmHot2GBIb1j-kNMBPK6SoCKuvucB5pOIyTLSKyA4iq-Tj9AgEXMvz5kV05cj4KavEuFfsjN7AEWOfuT1gq3e5A2lY/s1600/image004-700075.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hQOyLK-FyzckqmCSC0EBsheG6wy5UrzJzkqfhvkhx3RMfMZSRXmHot2GBIb1j-kNMBPK6SoCKuvucB5pOIyTLSKyA4iq-Tj9AgEXMvz5kV05cj4KavEuFfsjN7AEWOfuT1gq3e5A2lY/s320/image004-700075.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6313990192805703522" /></a></span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="161" style="width:96.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#Events" title="Upcoming Events"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5ctdcMvUQzl1RmTXJpLemm7axwlSTtmJ1p1EMUBAubKsMJNvgdgdHhJVQHbJiJRTIeUGnwwpjS39d2PAyFoOOWptO34xXGXLKIECSScAYkNYa__PFhhXYoGshqgsGwurcuySudVZwrQ/s1600/image005-700726.png"><img 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width="126" style="width:75.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#ACA"><b>ACA</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> <td width="156" style="width:93.65pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Guidance"><b>Guidance</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> <td width="161" style="width:96.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Events"><b>Events</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">What to Watch: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/irsvideos"><b>IRS videos</b></a><b>:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Featured video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iehimv_UEY4&list=PL2A3E7A9BD8A8D41D&index=1"> <span lang="EN">Summer Day Camp Expenses</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr style="height:57.15pt"> <td width="227" style="width:135.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:57.15pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iehimv_UEY4&list=PL2A3E7A9BD8A8D41D&index=1"><span 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style="margin-left:.25in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Find out how you can get it tax credit for sending your kids to summer day camp<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="News"></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">General News<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-statement-on-get-an-ip-pin-tool"><b>IRS Statement on "Get an IP PIN" Tool</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 19, 2016 — The IRS today announced that the “Get an IP PIN” tool has returned to IRS.gov with a stronger authentication process to help protect taxpayers. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/electronically-submit-your-form-8976-notice-of-intent-to-operate-under-section-501c4"><b>New requirement for Section 501(c)(4) organizations – Form 8976</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">New legislation enacted at the end of 2015 added Section 506 to the Internal Revenue Code. Section 506 requires an organization to notify the IRS of its intent to operate as a Section 501(c)(4) organization. The IRS has developed a new form – Form 8976 – that organizations should use to provide this notification<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-announces-additional-low-income-taxpayer-clinic-grant-recipients"><b>IRS Announces Additional Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Recipients</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-98, July 18, 2016 — The IRS today announced $385,678 in matching grants to nine additional recipients for development of qualified Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) in underserved areas around the country for the last six months of the 2016 grant year. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/national-taxpayer-advocate-reviews-filing-season-and-identifies-priority-areas-and-challenges-in-mid-year-report-to-congress-2016"><b>National Taxpayer Advocate Reviews Filing Season and Identifies Priority Areas and Challenges in Mid Year Report to Congress</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-97, July 7, 2016 — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress that contains extended excerpts from her ongoing Public Forums on Taxpayer Needs and Preferences, presents a review of the 2016 filing season, and identifies the priority issues the TAS will address during the upcoming fiscal year. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/e-file-providers-partners/coming-soon-to-the-modernized-e-file-program"><b>Modernized e-File Assurance Testing System (ATS) 1040NR Early Look Scenarios for Tax Year 2016/Processing Year 2017</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The IRS is developing the Form 1040NR for the Modernized e-File system for Tax Year 2016. Early look versions of the five ATS scenarios are available on Coming Soon to the MeF Program. The purpose is to provide the external customers with an opportunity to review and comment on the scenarios before the final posting. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/corporations/frequently-asked-questions-faqs-fatca-compliance-legal"><b>IRS Posts New FATCA FAQ to General Compliance Area</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The IRS has published a new FAQ regarding submission of Form 8809-I when an additional 90 Day Extension to file Form 8966 has been requested.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/sign-up-for-irs-summertime-tax-tips-2016"><b>Sign Up for IRS Summertime Tax Tips</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/how-to-request-a-transcript-or-copy-of-a-prior-years-tax-return"><b>How to Request a Transcript or Copy of a Prior Year’s Tax Return</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-offers-tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-hurricanes-natural-disasters"><b>IRS Offers Tips to Help You Prepare for Hurricanes, Natural Disasters</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/check-your-tax-withholding-this-summer-to-prevent-a-tax-time-surprise"><b>Check Your Tax Withholding this Summer to Prevent a Tax-Time Surprise </b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/miscellaneous-deductions-can-trim-taxes"><b>Miscellaneous Deductions Can Trim Taxes</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/how-a-summer-wedding-can-affect-your-taxes"><b>How a Summer Wedding Can Affect Your Taxes</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-help-in-spanish-and-other-languages-is-just-a-click-away"><b>Tax Help in Spanish and Other Languages is Just a Click Away</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-breaks-for-the-military"><b>Tax Breaks for the Military</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/about-your-irs-notice-or-letter"><b>About Your IRS Notice or Letter</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/click-on-over-to-irs-gov-this-summer"><b>Click on Over to IRS.gov this Summer</b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/owe-taxes-these-tips-can-help"><b>Owe Taxes? These Tips Can Help</b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-offers-tips-on-filing-an-amended-tax-return"><b>IRS Offers Tips on Filing an Amended Tax Return</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a></span><b><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Security"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Security</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-and-partners-warn-tax-preparers-of-data-theft-risks-and-launch-new-campaign-to-increase-awareness"><b>IRS, Partners Warn Tax Preparers of Data Theft Risks; Launch New Campaign to Increase Awareness</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-96, July 6, 2016 — Leaders from the IRS, state tax agencies and tax preparation community today warned tax preparers that increasingly they are targets of cybercriminals and should take appropriate steps to protect clients from data theft. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-professionals-protect-your-clients-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft"><b>Tax Professionals: Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself from Identity Theft</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">FS-2016-23, July 2016 — The Security Summit, the partnership between the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax community formed to combat identity theft, recently announced it expanded its public awareness campaign on data security to include tax professionals. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-takes-steps-to-strengthen-ives-program-and-works-with-industry-to-quickly-implement-new-safeguards"><b>IRS Takes Steps to Strengthen IVES Program; Works with Industry to Quickly Implement New Safeguards</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="ACA"></a><a name="SBW"></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Affordable Care Act<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/the-affordable-care-act-whats-trending"><b>What’s Trending</b></a></span><u><o:p></o:p></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Health-Care-Tax-Tips2"><b>Health Care Tax Tips</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/employers/aca-and-employers-how-seasonal-workers-affect-your-workforce-size"><b>ACA and Employers: How Seasonal Workers Affect Your Workforce Size</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" 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href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Guidance"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Technical Guidance</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="TD-9752"></a><a name="REG-103380-05"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-07-08/pdf/2016-15940.pdf">REG-109086-15</a> Premium Tax Credit Notice of Proposed Rulemaking VI<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-06-22/pdf/2016-14329.pdf">REG–147196–07</a> Deferred Compensation Plans of State and Local Governments and Tax- Exempt Entities<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-05-18/pdf/2016-11647.pdf">TD 9769</a> Removal of Allocation Rule for Disbursements from Designated Roth Accounts to Multiple Destinations<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-07-26/html/2016-17591.htm">TD 9779</a> Property Transferred in Connection With 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organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Code (a section 501(c)(4) organization). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-16-40.pdf">Revenue Procedure 2016-40</a> provides two safe harbors in which the Service will not assert that a corporation lacks the requisite ‘control’ for purposes of section 355(a), when a corporation (D) acquires putative control of another corporation (C) through C’s issuance of stock, and C subsequently engages in a transaction that actually or effectively reverses the effect of the stock issuance. The Revenue Procedure also removes the prohibition against issuing letter rulings on transactions involving such an acquisition of “control.” <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-16-39.pdf">Revenue Procedure 2016-39</a> provides the procedures by which a taxpayer may obtain the automatic consent of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue (Commissioner) to change to or from the net asset value (NAV) method of accounting provided in § 1.446-7 of the Income Tax Regulations for gain or loss on shares in a money market fund (MMF). This revenue procedure modifies Rev. Proc. 2016-29, 2016-21 I.R.B.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/irb/2016-22_IRB/ar10.html" target="_blank">Revenue Procedure 2016-32</a> On July 1 the user fee to process the Form 1023-EZ, <i>Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code</i>, was decreased from $400 to $275. You must submit the fee through <a href="http://www.pay.gov">www.pay.gov</a> when you file a 1023-EZ application. You can pay the fee directly from your bank account or by credit/debit card.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Events"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Events</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irstaxforum.com/"><b>The 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums - Continuing through September 15! </b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Participate in SB/SE Focus Groups</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">: Here’s Your Opportunity to Improve IRS Programs!<o:p></o:p></span> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">ACA Information Returns<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Federal Tax Deposit Alerts<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Tax-Practitioners-1"><b>Webinars for Tax Practitioners</b></a><b><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/ForeignEarnedIncomeForUS_OverseasTaxpayers_Webinar20160629/">Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers webinar</a> - Now Available on Demand!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/California-Practitioner-Liaison-Meetings-and-Seminars"><b>California Practitioner Liaison Meetings and Seminars</b></a> <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/government-entities/webinars-for-tax-exempt-government-entities"><b>Retirement Plans</b></a><b><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background:white"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/925/16236"><b>Employee Plans Determination Letter Program Changes In 2017</b></a><b> </b>– August 11, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background:white"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/925/16306">Employee Plans Compliance Unit (EPCU) – 2016 Updates</a> - August 25, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Calendar-of-Events"><b>Exempt Organizations</b></a><span style="color:blue"> - </span>Online educational programs available anytime at<b> </b><a href="http://www.stayexempt.irs.gov/" title="Link to IRS Exempt Organizations microsite landing page"><b>www.stayexempt.irs.gov</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Government-Entities/Federal,-State-&-Local-Governments/Educational-Resources"><b>Fed State & Local Governments</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/925/16495">Indian Tribes and the Collection Process</a> – August 18, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Small-Businesses-1"><b>Webinars for Businesses</b></a><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/California-Tax-Workshops-Meetings-and-Seminars"><b>California Workshops for Small Business Owners</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Please share these links with your small business clients. The workshops provide detailed instructional lessons that cover their tax filing, paying and operating requirements and responsibilities<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">I hope you find this information useful. If you would like additional information, you can subscribe to an IRS e-Subscription by going to the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/e-news-subscriptions-2">Subscription</a> page on IRS.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">If you would like to discontinue receiving my local Stakeholder Liaison e-mails, please e-mail and request removal of your name.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Follow us on </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><b>Twitter</b></a><b><span style="color:black">, </span></b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"><b>YouTube</b></a><b><span style="color:black">, </span></b><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><b>IRS_Videos</b></a><b><span style="color:black"> and </span></b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/IRStaxpros"><b>Facebook - IRS_Return_Preparer_Office</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-85482425917212016322016-07-26T13:33:00.000-07:002016-07-26T13:36:55.101-07:00FYI: 2016 CSEA Federal Representation Workshops in Sacramento (July 27th)<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The <b>California Society of Enrolled Agents</b> <b>is holding its annual</b> <b>Federal Representation workshops in Sacramento on July 27<sup>th</sup></b>, which include <b>8 hours of Continuing Education credit.</b> <span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">New for this year is a</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"> <b>webcast of the 8-hour workshop on July 27<sup>th</sup></b></span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> where tax professionals can attend the workshop from the convenience of their home or office AND still earn the CE credit.</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> IRS employees from the Examination, Collection and Appeals divisions will discuss the processes and procedures of their functions relevant to taxpayer representation, and a CSEA representative will bring it all together from the tax professional’s point-of-view. <span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-14464591006464291402016-07-25T11:10:00.000-07:002016-07-25T11:14:08.208-07:00FYI: IRS Stakeholder Liaison Western Area IMRS Monthly Call - Thursday, July 28th<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hope all is well with you!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Friendly reminder that Keith Kershner, IMRS Working Group Member, will be hosting this Thursday’s (7/28 IMRS Monthly call).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">IRS Stakeholder Liaison is having a brief <b>Issue Management Resolution System (IMRS) Conference Call</b> on <b>Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 8:30 am – 9:00 am (Pacific Time)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Purpose:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> Share “hot issues” to help resolve systemic issues having to do with federal tax policies, practices and/or procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Our goal is to reduce taxpayer burden and in turn hopefully increase voluntary compliance. Please join us to learn about the latest “hot issues” and discuss any new issues you may have. We look forward to hearing from you. See the attached flyer for additional information. You can also contact Keith Kershner, IRS Stakeholder Liaison, for additional information: </span><a href="mailto:Keith.D.Kershner@irs.gov"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Keith.D.Kershner@irs.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> <span style="color:navy"> </span>(559) 513-5298. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We hope you can join us for this brief and informative session!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:navy"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBd-XvV0Sz9ab9Sepr_WXBMw6Z9bQwKPC7BRvamvHgV171MjZn0D57AIfSpwVXN_l7_Yf6MMTMGRSTT4IudFFK_adBl6MpdH-YR13uNaIhO1LRVWXxH2Dl7RZZmzwvhrelSnmfHd-o77E/s1600/image001-748210.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBd-XvV0Sz9ab9Sepr_WXBMw6Z9bQwKPC7BRvamvHgV171MjZn0D57AIfSpwVXN_l7_Yf6MMTMGRSTT4IudFFK_adBl6MpdH-YR13uNaIhO1LRVWXxH2Dl7RZZmzwvhrelSnmfHd-o77E/s320/image001-748210.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6311327517612743346" /></a></span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Issue Management Resolution System (IMRS) Conference Call<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";background:fuchsia"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red">Got Issues?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">IRS Stakeholder Liaisons and IMRS Program Analysts are very interested in hearing from you!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Are you experiencing problems with IRS’ online payment agreement, Identity Theft issues, etc.?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">We want to help resolve systemic issues having to do with federal tax related policies, practices and/or procedures.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Topic:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> Hot Issues – Open Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Date:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> Thursday, July 28, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Time:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Note: If you are a 1<sup>st</sup> time participant, please join us 5 minutes early (at 8:25 a.m.) for a brief IMRS Introduction and Orientation.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">To join the call:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red">Dial: </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">888-331-8226 </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red">Enter</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red">Access Code: </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">2838762<span style="color:navy"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">There will be no video for this call (audio conference call only) <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Note: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">IMRS tracks and responds to significant national and local issues or concerns about IRS policies, practices and procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Our goal is to reduce taxpayer burden and in turn increase voluntary compliance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">IMRS provides three reports to let you know of issues across the country:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hot Issues</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> contains IMRS issues and other current items of interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The <i>IMRS Industry<u> </u>Issues Quarterly Report</i> provides a quarterly summary of IMRS issues of particular interest to small businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The <i>IMRS Monthly Overview</i> contains an update of issues opened and closed each month.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> <span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red">Please Join Us!</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Please feel free to forward the invitation to your fellow practitioners.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:5.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-23493557566727324482016-07-22T15:40:00.000-07:002016-07-22T15:43:18.214-07:00FYI: The voluntary program for Professional Employer Organizations to become Certified is now Open.<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto"> <span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto"> <span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto"> <span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">FYI: The <b>voluntary program</b> for <b>Professional Employer Organizations</b> to become certified is now open. A professional employer organization, sometimes referred to as an employee leasing company, is an organization that enters into an agreement with a client to perform some or all of the federal employment tax withholding, reporting, and payment functions related to workers performing services for the client. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto"> <span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto"> <span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 required the IRS to establish a voluntary certification program for Professional Employer Organizations. Since the law’s enactment, the IRS has worked steadily to identify and define the policy, procedural and information system changes necessary to meet the many complex requirements of the law.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto"> <span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">To become and remain certified under the new program, PEOs must meet tax status, background, experience, business location, financial reporting, bonding and other requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">More information on the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/for-tax-pros/basic-tools/certified-professional-employer-organization"> CPEO program</a> is available on IRS.gov.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-25013594817013109902016-07-13T08:47:00.000-07:002016-07-13T08:51:28.021-07:00FYI: IR-2016-96 & FS-2016-23: IRS, Partners Warn Tax Preparers of Data Theft Risks; Launch New Campaign to Increase Awareness<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">I hope all is well with you!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Please see above attached IRS news release, “<i>IRS, Partners warn Tax Preparers of Data Theft Risks; Launch New Campaign to Increase Awareness</i>”, and IRS Fact Sheet, “<i>Tax Professionals: Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself from Identity Theft</i>: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">“<i>Leaders from the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and tax preparation community today warned tax preparers that they increasingly are targets of cybercriminals and should take appropriate steps to protect clients from data theft IRS also posted new information to help tax professionals get started with safeguards to protect clients’ data. It’s the first in a series of fact sheets and tips on security, scams and identity theft prevention measures aimed at tax professionals. The, ‘Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself’ campaign will run through the start of the 2017 filing season.</i>”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Please share this information with your practitioner organization members and professional colleagues, etc. (and if you do share this information, please let me know how you shared it. We are trying to determine the most preferred and effective ways of getting this important information to the people that need this information). Thank you! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-30139225037212029242016-07-06T14:58:00.000-07:002016-07-06T15:01:35.652-07:00FYI: IRS Presents: Affordable Care Act - Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions Webinar (on Wednesday, July 20, 2016)<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="Default"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">IRS Northwest Area Stakeholder Liaison is doing a webinar on <b>Affordable Care Act: Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions</b>. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext">Join us to learn more about the two provisions of the Affordable Care Act that apply only to applicable large employers (ALEs): the </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">E</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext">mployer </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">S</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext">hared </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">R</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext">esponsibility provision and the employer information reporting provision for offers of minimum essential coverage.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Date: July 20, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Time:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"> (One hour webinar)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">7:00 am Hawaii Time <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">9:00 am Alaska Time<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">10:00 am Pacific Time & Mountain Standard Time<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">11:00 am Mountain Daylight Savings Time<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">12:00 pm Central Time<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="Default"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">This webinar will address:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#002060"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Overview of the Employer Shared Responsibility provisions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#002060"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Who is considered an applicable large employer (ALE)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#002060"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Definition of full-time employee for Employer Shared Responsibility provisions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#002060"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Introduction to the ACA information returns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#002060"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">ACA resources for Tax Professionals<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="Default"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext">This webinar DOES NOT qualify for CE Credit.</span></i></b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext"> </span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext">Certificates of Attendance will not be issued. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">T<strong>o register for this event, use the following link (or the link in the attached flyer):</strong></span></b><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#070707"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black"><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1147/16080">https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1147/16080</a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">If clicking the above link does not work, please copy the entire link and paste it into your Web browser.</span><o:p></o:p></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">See the attached flyer for more details. </span> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399">Please share this with your members, staff, colleagues and anyone who may benefit from this information. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-13036023405294775542016-07-05T09:16:00.000-07:002016-07-05T09:21:56.435-07:00FYI: IRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison, & "Navigating the Post Filing Season" webinar<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Hope you had a fabulous 4<sup>th</sup> of July!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Below is the latest <i>IRS</i> <i>News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison</i> issue. Also, Stakeholder Liaison Northwest Area is holding a, <i>Navigating the Post Filing Season</i> webinar on July 7<sup>th</sup>, 11:00 am (Pt). See above attached promotional flyer for additional information about webinar.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS News & Events from Stakeholder Liaison</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> - Please share with your members and colleagues. Select the <u><span style="color:blue">blue links</span></u> to see the full article.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="697" style="width:418.4pt;border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="130" style="width:77.85pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="#News" title="News"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckGTNltol05L1_FevdJn_dMsSFogc9O4RAEiCS19973GEHy0c9BhqzLeZmyRXW5ayJibe1IDAMmpWU2IAmDaq8mO2QRjT6HhxQArTs7E77blB9T1z7taHELSRxm3oxq3S69bqG6VhC7c/s1600/image001-716438.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckGTNltol05L1_FevdJn_dMsSFogc9O4RAEiCS19973GEHy0c9BhqzLeZmyRXW5ayJibe1IDAMmpWU2IAmDaq8mO2QRjT6HhxQArTs7E77blB9T1z7taHELSRxm3oxq3S69bqG6VhC7c/s320/image001-716438.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6303876900331628914" /></a></span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="126" valign="top" style="width:75.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrCTdxmW4uD5mdL7sQAuiHgrtylEZOEZ6YTvi0VBAy1-shrQBKnz6yvzw0DqcZq6I9RKCLJAE4iUM9KZ51iJsZdLZsvRgQuB5mpEvPJV_4ysCM8Uhkc2cMHYQppixbbLjNkA_q_ROtCQ/s1600/image002-717210.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrCTdxmW4uD5mdL7sQAuiHgrtylEZOEZ6YTvi0VBAy1-shrQBKnz6yvzw0DqcZq6I9RKCLJAE4iUM9KZ51iJsZdLZsvRgQuB5mpEvPJV_4ysCM8Uhkc2cMHYQppixbbLjNkA_q_ROtCQ/s320/image002-717210.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6303876904262002594" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="126" style="width:75.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#ACA" title="Affordable Care Act"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihw_GppOAoyysEHdrUhr-KZgjfDtbkATinVUhh9Ol_51si3Cr7PeHlfPu0vlPD9MoZstJ5ZR6AbPYtJAkU27SI0ZDzcOPGqCce6M8kMGMwrK_ON25_dkgPPDYqks3O8xgtL4ah7G5JT4I/s1600/image003-717824.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihw_GppOAoyysEHdrUhr-KZgjfDtbkATinVUhh9Ol_51si3Cr7PeHlfPu0vlPD9MoZstJ5ZR6AbPYtJAkU27SI0ZDzcOPGqCce6M8kMGMwrK_ON25_dkgPPDYqks3O8xgtL4ah7G5JT4I/s320/image003-717824.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6303876907740215810" /></a></span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="156" style="width:93.65pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#Guidance" title="Technical Guidance"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxK1Vymm6BGBqYAG7-vyOdiOfBPxi-b4hSmr3wUtohVSogsEzXU1FCA1gg26_dJeCLkNJULrdOSz8WuzHeRwzKGg8sLJmc-LCHsIggjQCyi-i-8BF51Vt-XbowOfzGbnenFZ0U1PWDeA/s1600/image004-718523.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxK1Vymm6BGBqYAG7-vyOdiOfBPxi-b4hSmr3wUtohVSogsEzXU1FCA1gg26_dJeCLkNJULrdOSz8WuzHeRwzKGg8sLJmc-LCHsIggjQCyi-i-8BF51Vt-XbowOfzGbnenFZ0U1PWDeA/s320/image004-718523.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6303876911162350114" /></a></span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="161" style="width:96.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#Events" title="Upcoming Events"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1C0HGOOMUc31idSmPoRAVbvst_snLh8EgVCPrrUm5SsKF_QB4KnPIqnyAc9Mi8J4zhVp5QN8NM_MrgUb9XblrLbuOGm5aEwmLfetoF6Tb_X1lmP-hvsrnQNBI9lqi9oJAlNZN92RGQ5I/s1600/image005-719115.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1C0HGOOMUc31idSmPoRAVbvst_snLh8EgVCPrrUm5SsKF_QB4KnPIqnyAc9Mi8J4zhVp5QN8NM_MrgUb9XblrLbuOGm5aEwmLfetoF6Tb_X1lmP-hvsrnQNBI9lqi9oJAlNZN92RGQ5I/s320/image005-719115.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6303876913490323586" /></a></span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="130" style="width:77.85pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#News"><b>General News</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> <td width="126" valign="top" style="width:75.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Security"><b>Security</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> <td width="126" style="width:75.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#ACA"><b>ACA</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> <td width="156" style="width:93.65pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Guidance"><b>Guidance</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> <td width="161" style="width:96.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Events"><b>Events</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">What to Watch: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/irsvideos"><b>IRS videos</b></a><b>:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Featured video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJWoWTh7x38"><span lang="EN">Security Summit: Be Cautious When Using Wi-Fi</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr style="height:57.15pt"> <td width="257" style="width:153.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:57.15pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJWoWTh7x38"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWHi55G7gCwT0EPDHZD2dRgJ9b-mPWgHK-HTBVWTipT0IcDJZSmL3SNhxhfd5Imr39aKzTNKNYERHSp8-14c8pUmGgJzUigLb5Rd6GByyTQLbWt5x7KO7UHWbvEo-tvFOu-qozY_8IqMg/s1600/image006-719774.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWHi55G7gCwT0EPDHZD2dRgJ9b-mPWgHK-HTBVWTipT0IcDJZSmL3SNhxhfd5Imr39aKzTNKNYERHSp8-14c8pUmGgJzUigLb5Rd6GByyTQLbWt5x7KO7UHWbvEo-tvFOu-qozY_8IqMg/s320/image006-719774.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6303876916679242146" /></a></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="542" valign="top" style="width:324.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:57.15pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The IRS, states and industry are working to protect you from identity theft. Taxes. Security. Together: Protect yourself from identity theft with these simple tips. Visit the IRS identity protection page for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="News"></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">General News<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-provides-guidelines-on-how-to-claim-new-wrongful-incarceration-exclusion-use-special-address-for-all-back-year-refund-claims-dec-19-deadline-for-older-claims"><b>IRS Provides Guidelines on How to Claim New Wrongful-Incarceration Exclusion; Use Special Address for All Back-Year Refund Claims; Dec. 19 Deadline for Older Claims</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-88, June 16, 2016 — The Internal Revenue Service today released guidelines on how wrongfully-incarcerated taxpayers can take advantage of the new retroactive exclusion from income for any civil damages, restitution or other monetary award received in connection with their incarceration. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-makes-electronically-filed-form-990-data-available-in-new-format"><b>IRS Makes Electronically Filed Form 990 Data Available in New Format</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-87, June 16, 2016 —The IRS announced that the publicly available data on electronically filed Forms 990 will now be available for the first time in a machine-readable format through Amazon Web Services (AWS). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/new-irs-special-procedure-to-allow-property-owners-to-request-return-of-property-funds-in-specific-structuring-cases"><b>New IRS Special Procedure to Allow Property Owners to Request Return of Property, Funds in Specific Structuring Cases</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">June 16, 2016 — The IRS has established a special procedure for people whose assets were involved in structuring to request a return of their forfeited property or funds. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/empowerment-zone-designations-continue-through-the-end-of-2016"><b>Empowerment Zone Designations Continue Through the End of 2016</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-91, June 21, 2016 — The IRS today announced that all empowerment zone designations remain in effect through the end of 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/foreign-earned-income-exclusion-2016"><b>Foreign Earned Income Exclusion</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">FS-2016-22, June 2016 — As a U.S. citizen or a resident alien of the United States, you are taxed on your worldwide income. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/the-electronic-tax-administration-advisory-committee-issued-its-2016-annual-report"><b>The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Issued Its 2016 Annual Report</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-92, June 22, 2016 — ETAAC held its annual public meeting today and released its annual report to Congress, which features recommendations on a wide range of electronic tax administration issues. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/government-entities/reports-of-the-advisory-committee-on-tax-exempt-and-government-entities-act"><b>ACT presents its Report of Recommendations on June 8, 2016</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/sign-up-for-irs-summertime-tax-tips-2016"><b>Sign Up for IRS Summertime Tax Tips</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-95, June 30, 2016 — The IRS today encouraged taxpayers interested in receiving helpful consumer tips this summer to get a jump-start on this year’s taxes by subscribing to the IRS Tax Tips email service. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-says-be-alert-for-tax-scams"><b>IRS Says be Alert for Tax Scams</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-tips-for-students-working-this-summer"><b>Tax Tips for Students Working this Summer </b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/keep-in-mind-the-child-and-dependent-care-credit-this-summer"><b>Keep in Mind the Child and Dependent Care Credit this Summer</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Security"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Security</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/security-summit-reviews-2016-accomplishments-announces-2017-initiatives"><b>Security Summit Reviews 2016 Accomplishments, Announces 2017 Initiatives</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-94, June 28, 2016 — Leaders from the IRS and state tax agencies along with executives from the private-sector tax industry marked the first year of their ground-breaking Security Summit partnership to combat identity theft tax fraud by recapping 2016 accomplishments and turning toward 2017 efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/security-summit-partners-update-identity-theft-initiatives-for-2017"><b>Security Summit Partners Update Identity Theft Initiatives for 2017 </b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">FS-2016-21, June 2016 — The IRS, state tax agencies and private-sector industry continued their unprecedented Security Summit partnership by identifying and implementing additional taxpayer safeguards for the upcoming 2017 filing season. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/commissioner-koskinens-prepared-remarks-for-the-security-summit-press-briefing">Remarks by IRS Commissioner John Koskinen</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/hrblockstatement.pdf">H&R Block</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/securitysummitstatementfor6-28v2on6-23-16.pdf">Intuit</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/irs.securitysummitsupport.pdf">National Association of Tax Professionals</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/nbpcasecurity%20summitpressrelease.pdf">Network Branded Prepaid Card Association</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-warns-consumers-of-possible-scams-relating-to-orlando-mass-shooting"><b>IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Orlando Mass Shooting</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-89, June 17, 2016 ― The IRS today issued a consumer alert about possible fake charity scams emerging due to the recent mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., and encouraged taxpayers to seek out recognized charitable groups. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/electronic-filing-pin-request"><b>IRS Statement on Electronic Filing PIN</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">As a precautionary step to protect taxpayers, the IRS announced that the electronic filing PIN tool is no longer available on IRS.gov or by toll-free phone following additional questionable activity.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="ACA"></a><a name="SBW"></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Affordable Care Act<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/ACA-Information-Center-for-Tax-Professionals"><b>ACA Information Center for Tax Professionals</b></a><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/the-affordable-care-act-whats-trending" title="What's Trending for ACA"><b>What's Trending</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/for-tax-pros/software-developers/information-returns/affordable-care-act-information-return-air-program"><b>ACA Information Returns May Continue To Be Filed After June 30, 2016</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">If you are an applicable large employer, self-insured employer or health coverage provider, the deadline to electronically file information returns with the IRS is June 30, 2016. The ACA Information Returns (AIR) system will remain up and running after the deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Health-Care-Tax-Tips2"><b>Health Care Tax Tips</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/file-now-dont-jeopardize-your-advance-payments-of-the-ptc"><b>File Now: Don’t Jeopardize Your Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Guidance"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Technical Guidance</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="TD-9752"></a><a name="REG-103380-05"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-16-42.pdf">Notice 2016-42</a> sets out a proposed Qualified Intermediary (“QI”) agreement revising and updating the current agreement, Rev. Proc. 2014-39, published in July 2014. The revised QI agreement updates the current agreement by providing more detailed procedures regarding how qualified intermediaries satisfy their compliance review obligations and sets out terms and requirements for qualified intermediaries that want to act as qualified derivatives dealers with respect to transactions subject to section 871(m). The proposed QI agreement, when finalized, would be effective beginning January 1, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-16-40.pdf">Notice 2016-40</a> provides additional transition relief for employers claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) under §§ 51 and 3111(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), as extended and amended by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-113, div. Q (the PATH Act). Specifically, this notice expands and extends by three months the transition relief provided in Notice 2016-22 (2016-13 IRB 488) for meeting the 28-day deadline in § 51(d)(13)(A)(ii) of the Code. This notice applies to employers that (1) hire members of targeted groups (other than qualified long-term unemployment recipients) on or after January 1, 2015, and on or before August 31, 2016, or (2) hire members of the new targeted group of qualified long-term unemployment recipients on or after January 1, 2016, and on or before August 31, 2016. This notice does not otherwise modify or add to the guidance provided under Notice 2016-22. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-16-37.pdf">Revenue Procedure 2016-37</a> sets forth the procedures for the determination letter program for individually designed plans and the six-year remedial amendment cycle system for pre-approved plans.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Events"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Events</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irstaxforum.com/"><b>The 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums - Begin July 12! </b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Tax-Practitioners-1"><b>Webinars for Tax Practitioners</b></a><b><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;background:white"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/15252">Practicing Before the IRS - Circular 230 A to Z Rebroadcast</a> - July 13, 2016 <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/government-entities/webinars-for-tax-exempt-government-entities"><b>Retirement Plans</b></a><b><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:white"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/925/15817"><b>Nondiscrimination Rules for Closed Pension Plans</b></a><b> </b>– July 21, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Government-Entities/Federal,-State-&-Local-Governments/Educational-Resources"><b>Fed State & Local Governments</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/925/15779">Income Tax Withholding on Foreign Persons Forms 1042-S and 1042</a> – July 14, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/TEGEWorkerClassificationEmployeeOrIndependentContractor_Webinar20160512/">TEGE Worker Classification: Employee or Independent Contractor?</a> – <b>Available on Demand</b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Small-Businesses-1"><b>Webinars for Businesses</b></a><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.tax.gov/Governments/Employers/WhyFileForm1099-MISC">Why file Form 1099-MISC</a><b> – Available on Demand</b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/California-Tax-Workshops-Meetings-and-Seminars"><b>California Workshops for Small Business Owners</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Please share these links with your small business clients. The workshops provide detailed instructional lessons that cover their tax filing, paying and operating requirements and responsibilities<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="#Top"><b>Return to top</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">I hope you find this information useful. If you would like additional information, you can subscribe to an IRS e-Subscription by going to the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/e-news-subscriptions-2">Subscription</a> page on IRS.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">If you would like to discontinue receiving my local Stakeholder Liaison e-mails, please e-mail and request removal of your name.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Follow us on </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><b>Twitter</b></a><b><span style="color:black">, </span></b><a 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style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-22505576363315747772016-05-03T15:40:00.000-07:002016-05-03T15:48:20.187-07:00FYI: FREE Webinar Series for Tax Professionals: IRS 101<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Please see below and above attached flyer for information on free IRS webinar series for tax professionals.</span><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">FREE Webinar Series for Tax Professionals: IRS 101<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Get answers during this series of FREE webinars presented by IRS Western Area Stakeholder Liaison</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399">Highlights of What's Covered</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399">:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black">The IRS 101 Series is a new offering designed to provide tax professionals with the basic knowledge they need to understand the basic IRS “front-line” functions as they related to taxpayers: IRS CP2000 and Correspondence Exam functions, Appealing Examination outcomes and Collection actions, using Offers-in-Compromise to settle tax debts and the Disclosure process. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399">CE</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399">:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> <b>Earn 1 CE Credit for each hour – Category:<span style="color:#003399"> <u>Federal Tax</u></span> </b></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">PTIN Holders: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">In order to get your CE reported to the IRS, ensure that your first name, last name and PTIN match your PTIN account. Your PTIN must begin with the letter P followed by 8 numeric characters. If your name and PTIN are incorrectly entered, you may still receive a certificate but your credit will not be reported to the IRS.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:navy"> </span></b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399">Information & Registration</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399">: </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">IRS 101 – Understanding the Automated Underreporter Program (CP2000) <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">May 12, 2016 – 11:00am Pacific (1 hour)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Register & Attend: </span><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14355"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14355</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">IRS 101 – Understanding Correspondence Examinations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">June 16, 2016 – 11:00am Pacific (1 hour) <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Register & Attend: </span><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14352"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14352</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">IRS 101 – Understanding the Appeals Process <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">July 21, 2016 – 11:00am Pacific (2 hours)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Register & Attend: </span><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14365"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14365</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">IRS 101 – Understanding Offers-in-Compromise<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">August 25, 2016 – 11:00am Pacific (1 hour)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Register & Attend: </span><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14455"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14455</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">IRS 101 – Understanding the Disclosure Process<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">September 8, 2016 – 11:00am Pacific (1 hour)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Register & Attend: </span><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14461"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1148/14461</span></a><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003399">Please share this with your members, staff, colleagues and anyone who may benefit from this information.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-7272061993927213802016-04-25T14:53:00.000-07:002016-04-25T15:02:31.632-07:00FYI: Request Your Assistance to promote Educational Webinars for National Small Business Week (via Thunderclap. Thank you!)<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hello Everyone, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The IRS is starting an online campaign <b>to share news of several new educational webinars during National Small Business Week, May 1 to 7.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We’re using a platform called <b>Thunderclap</b>, and I’m inviting you to add your Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr support.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Thunderclap is a "crowd-speaking" platform that lets individuals and companies rally people together to spread a message.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Supporters on Thunderclap sign-up and agree to share a key message on Twitter, Facebook or Tumblr. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Then, providing the originator reaches its target goal of people on board, Thunderclap will automatically send preset information about that topic to supporters at a specific date and time. <o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is completely safe and will automatically post exactly one message </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">on your own social media account.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Here’s how to sign up for the IRS Small Business Week Thunderclap:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Follow this link: <span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="http://sendgrid.thunderclap.it/wf/click?upn=YDBP6RK3mvJEJxxpkIniqHDYiH12MkWUG-2B-2Fg1oglHns-3D_qnXnmit1R-2FLOEaKPNibFYMkXkclPvW9pgfQTIC9B4QtqgOU59CwgujkaC2ZOAfHsYVysMp-2FGsRiBWJbpjfL7cz3msYiGtN2u9GVYQ6rEjwU223HTqIw-2Bz3b4PU4nJu4Iw6cg0ago7If4TFW7tjuuIWlNehR6rZ9j9sI1BXLAm3KjolYZQOwZ-2B-2BUfE018Mf8tSp-2BlsI1MKwbkEf2OC-2Bp-2FcCC0Cvm-2Fwu6rZqygnmHcUb0-3D"><span style="color:#0070C0;text-decoration:none">http://thndr.me/wuPspB</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Click on support with … Facebook / Twitter / Tumblr<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Authorize Thunderclap to post this one-time message to your social media platform by clicking on the “Support With” tabs.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> You will need to input your social media username and password. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">When we have 100 or more participants, the message will be set to go out <b>the first business day of National Small Business Week: Monday, May 2, 2016, at 11 a.m. EST.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It will automatically be sent to each organization and person that backed our cause which in turn reaches every one of their friends, followers and beyond … all at the same time. Thunderclap will amplify the message throughout all social media.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQ0JiRzeruH1zbAl9jIsXSZCPGme-6iPx6u9AVTGAf8wZ0NKHkJklMH2AKuBVOPjDD3K4PnkbEXKeFZh2Y1PFED6-a4a0H4iF2tWkDT5e1qoLbCLXNiKwuKI2vQCIQ7EkCCwVtSxv2Q8/s1600/image001-751634.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQ0JiRzeruH1zbAl9jIsXSZCPGme-6iPx6u9AVTGAf8wZ0NKHkJklMH2AKuBVOPjDD3K4PnkbEXKeFZh2Y1PFED6-a4a0H4iF2tWkDT5e1qoLbCLXNiKwuKI2vQCIQ7EkCCwVtSxv2Q8/s320/image001-751634.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6277617621616571442" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2AQ2qVQ80MS7WJIJjMMURMLApStcXEMnxd4m7W80HrFQROA4HJ0aS2g0z2W4dAb4zfim9ensapHfXPZ8dcca_F-900nFQ2e0yZWtaNcwFEqxYYzJsoUKdbg_WYUQtE0CIjPLDa2TAXk/s1600/image002-752936.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2AQ2qVQ80MS7WJIJjMMURMLApStcXEMnxd4m7W80HrFQROA4HJ0aS2g0z2W4dAb4zfim9ensapHfXPZ8dcca_F-900nFQ2e0yZWtaNcwFEqxYYzJsoUKdbg_WYUQtE0CIjPLDa2TAXk/s320/image002-752936.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6277617631471404546" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLrAtWbKD2Ih77or2vECgFJJR5WxFYN6nTL5jVPeT5r4A1bR54cYkNQyEK7Kibsne5jtsoGgSaciZnI197415Buc92pFfwYyMqOnmto0kcckPIJmRgMtEIe8BpfW417BMqlgwb96IYuf8/s1600/image003-754262.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLrAtWbKD2Ih77or2vECgFJJR5WxFYN6nTL5jVPeT5r4A1bR54cYkNQyEK7Kibsne5jtsoGgSaciZnI197415Buc92pFfwYyMqOnmto0kcckPIJmRgMtEIe8BpfW417BMqlgwb96IYuf8/s320/image003-754262.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6277617634947483266" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Please consider participating. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We aim to flood Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr with this message:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9WwULPOz25k8M2nGta5MlTCsoYMmdW5WutHugGC9kuuuNI-gm3DY7vH4v9huU-mJfYh0BcvpJCUYmVEmZRHj8TWiHOO2lwUu9RhywdzKY1AUks6TB7iBpdoArdHHI0KmRN795Gw76-So/s1600/image004-755272.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9WwULPOz25k8M2nGta5MlTCsoYMmdW5WutHugGC9kuuuNI-gm3DY7vH4v9huU-mJfYh0BcvpJCUYmVEmZRHj8TWiHOO2lwUu9RhywdzKY1AUks6TB7iBpdoArdHHI0KmRN795Gw76-So/s320/image004-755272.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6277617640072012418" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It couldn’t be any easier to help get the word out. The more people who sign up, the “louder” our Thunderclap will be! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sign up now at: <span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="http://sendgrid.thunderclap.it/wf/click?upn=YDBP6RK3mvJEJxxpkIniqHDYiH12MkWUG-2B-2Fg1oglHns-3D_qnXnmit1R-2FLOEaKPNibFYMkXkclPvW9pgfQTIC9B4QtqgOU59CwgujkaC2ZOAfHsYVysMp-2FGsRiBWJbpjfL7cz3msYiGtN2u9GVYQ6rEjwU223HTqIw-2Bz3b4PU4nJu4Iw6cg0ago7If4TFW7tjuuIWlNehR6rZ9j9sI1BXLAm3KjolYZQOwZ-2B-2BUfE018Mf8tSp-2BlsI1MKwbkEf2OC-2Bp-2FcCC0Cvm-2Fwu6rZqygnmHcUb0-3D"><span style="color:#0070C0;text-decoration:none">http://thndr.me/wuPspB</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Thank you for <span style="color:black">your consideration and help in getting information out about these educational webinars for National Small Business Week. </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> <span style="color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-33540815751929937282016-04-21T17:07:00.000-07:002016-04-21T17:14:31.101-07:00FYI: News & Events from IRS Stakeholder Liaison<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Congratulations on making it through the tax filing season! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Below is the latest <i>News & Events from IRS Stakeholder Liaison</i>. (Please feel free to share the below information with your colleagues).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">News & Events from IRS Stakeholder Liaison</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> - Select the <u>blue links</u> to see the full article.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="News"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">General News</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Written-Testimony-of-Commissioner-Koskinen-before-the-House-Ways-and-Means-Committee-on-the-2016-Filing-Season,-Cybersecurity-and-Protecting-Taxpayer-Information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Written Testimony of Commissioner Koskinen before the House Ways and Means Committee Subcommittee on Oversight on the 2016 Filing Season, Cybersecurity and Protecting Taxpayer Information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Seeks-Applications-for-the-Electronic-Tax-Administration-Advisory-Committee-2016"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS Seeks Applications for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Seeks-Volunteers-for-Taxpayer-Advocacy-Panel-through-May-16"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS Seeks Volunteers for Taxpayer Advocacy Panel through May 16</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Seeks-Applications-for-Information-Reporting-Program-Advisory-Committee-2016"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS Seeks Applications for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">After the Deadline<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Offers-New-Cash-Payment-Option"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS Offers New Cash Payment Option</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-56, April 6, 2016 — The IRS announced today a new payment option for individual taxpayers who need to pay their taxes with cash. In partnership with ACI Worldwide’s OfficialPayments.com and the PayNearMe Company, individuals can now make a payment at over 7,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Tax-Time-Guide-Easy-Electronic-Payment-and-Payment-Agreement-Options-Available-to-People-Who-Owe-Tax"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Tax Time Guide: Easy Electronic Payment and Payment Agreement Options Available to People Who Owe Tax</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-58, April 7, 2016 — The IRS today reminded taxpayers that it’s easier than ever to pay their taxes electronically, and for those who can’t pay on time, quick and easy solutions are available. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Things-You-Should-Know-about-Filing-Late-and-Paying-Penalties"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Things You Should Know about Filing Late and Paying Penalties </span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Tips-for-Those-Who-Missed-the-Tax-Deadline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Tips for Those Who Missed the Tax Deadline</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Paying-Your-Taxes-Tips-to-Remember"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Paying Your Taxes; Tips to Remember</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Amending-Your-Tax-Return-Ten-Tips"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Amending Your Tax Return: Ten Tips</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Security"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Security</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/New-Tax-Scam-Targeting-Tax-Professionals"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">New Tax Scam Targeting Tax Professionals</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">April 15, 2016 — In advance of the tax deadline, the IRS today warned tax professionals of a new scam in which cybercriminals obtain remote control of preparers’ computer systems, complete and file client tax returns and redirect refunds to the thieves’ accounts. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Warns-of-Continued-Scams-and-Varied-Tactics-as-the-Tax-Deadline-Nears"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS Warns of Continued Scams, Varied Tactics as the Tax Deadline Nears</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IR-2016-62, April 13, 2016 — The IRS today issued a warning that scammers may try using the April 18 tax deadline to prey on hard-working taxpayers by impersonating the IRS and others with fake phone calls and emails. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="ACA"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Affordable Care Act</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Health-Care-Tax-Tips2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Health Care Tax Tips</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"> <a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/What-to-Do-if-You-Get-a-Corrected-or-Voided-Form-1095A"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">What to Do if You Get a Corrected or Voided Form 1095-A</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"> <a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/What-to-Do-if-You-Get-a-Letter-about-the-Premium-Tax-Credit"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">What to Do if You Get a Letter about the Premium Tax Credit</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"> <a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/Interactive-Tools-Help-You-Understand-Health-Care-Laws-Effect-on-Your-Taxes"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Interactive Tools Help You Understand Health Care Law’s Effect on Your Taxes</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Guidance"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Technical Guidance</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="TD-9752"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-04-08/pdf/2016-07300.pdf">TD 9761</a><b> </b>Inversions and Related Transactions – Final and Temporary Regulations. These regulations are effective on April 8, 2016.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-04-08/pdf/2016-07299.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">RIN 1545–BM45</span></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Inversions and Related Transactions – Proposed rule. Written or electronic comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by July 7, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-04-08/pdf/2016-07425.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">RIN 1545–BN40</span></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Treatment of Certain Interests in Corporations as Stock or Indebtedness – Proposed rule. Written or electronic comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by July 7, 2016.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/a-16-16.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Announcement 2016-16</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> states that the Treasury Department and the IRS intend to withdraw certain provisions of proposed regulations published on January 29, 2016 (81 FR 4976) relating to nondiscrimination requirements applicable to qualified retirement plans under § 401(a)(4). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-16-24.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Revenue Procedure 2016-24</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> provides indexing adjustments for certain provisions under sections 36B and 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Events"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Events</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.irstaxforum.com"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Are Now Open for Registration</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white"> <a href="https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/California-Tax-Practitioner-Institute-Classes"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">2016 IRS and San Jose State University Tax Institute</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> – Santa Clara, June 22, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%"> <a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/925/14635"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">TE/GE Worker Classification: Employee or Independent Contractor?</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> Webinar – May 12, 2016</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">I hope you find this information useful. If you would like additional information, you can subscribe to an IRS e-Subscription by going to the <a href="http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/content/0,,id=103381,00.html">Subscription</a> page on IRS.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">If you would like to discontinue receiving my local Stakeholder Liaison e-mails, please e-mail and request removal of your name.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> <span style="color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"> <span 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Roman","serif";color:#002060">FYI:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"> The</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> Internal Revenue Service <span style="color:#002060">warns</span> tax professionals of a <b>new emerging scam</b> in which <b>cybercriminals obtain remote control of preparers’ computer systems, complete and file client tax returns and redirect refunds to thieves’ accounts. </b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Although the IRS knows of a handful of cases to date, this scam has potential to impact the filing of fraudulent returns is yet another example of tax professionals being targeted by identity theft criminals.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The IRS urges all tax preparers to take the following steps:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Run a security “deep scan” to search for viruses and malware;<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Strengthen passwords for both computer access and software access; make sure your password is a minimum of 8 digits</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> (more is better) <b>with a mix of numbers, letters and special characters;<o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Be alert for phishing scams: do not click on links or open attachments from unknown senders;<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Educate all staff members about the dangers of phishing scams in the form of emails, texts and calls;<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Review any software that your employees use to remotely access your network and/or your IT support vendor uses to remotely troubleshoot technical problems and support your systems. <o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Remote access software is a potential target for bad actors to gain entry and take control of a machine.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Tax professionals should review Publication 4557, Safeguarding Taxpayer Data, A Guide for Your Business, which provides a checklist to help safeguard taxpayer information and enhance office security.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-43854342624232749252016-04-15T13:37:00.000-07:002016-04-15T13:45:43.610-07:00FYI: IRS Tax Tip: The Health Care Law & Your Taxes: Last Minute Filing Tips<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">FYI:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"> IRS Health Care Tax Tip, “</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">The Health Care Law and Your Taxes: Last Minute Filing Tips</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">”</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">makes</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"> three basic points for taxpayers who have not yet filed: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">Just Check the Box</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"> (it’s easy and you may not really need more time to file), <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">Apply for an Extension</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"> (if you can’t get your return done in time you must apply for an automatic extension) and <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">Don’t Wait to File</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"> (an exemption doesn’t mean you should wait - file ASAP especially if you must reconcile advance payments of the premium tax credit received in 2015).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div> <div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">Th</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">is</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"> <b>tax tip </b></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">is</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">posted on the IRS.gov website:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/The-Health-Care-Law-and-Your-Taxes-Last-Minute-Filing-Tips">https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/The-Health-Care-Law-and-Your-Taxes-Last-Minute-Filing-Tips</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">(Monday, April 18, 2016 </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">is the </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">tax filing deadline).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-36131285385467645612016-03-31T14:45:00.000-07:002016-03-31T14:55:16.614-07:00FYI: Deadline to participate in 2016 Annual Filing Season Program is Apr. 18<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7J4MGWSwTzmWEKoqX1NgniyZC-vZz6_3NCSdFNnltiK5qFYfB-AQAsmh4ZJOv8s8ASZTg4LQhsv6URX6WpykSsy6bL8Kzg-n4alx4m-Z7MtO8kNI61f4NTorbGMfB_bqhYx0gSgI46Y/s1600/Email_Sample-716616.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7J4MGWSwTzmWEKoqX1NgniyZC-vZz6_3NCSdFNnltiK5qFYfB-AQAsmh4ZJOv8s8ASZTg4LQhsv6URX6WpykSsy6bL8Kzg-n4alx4m-Z7MtO8kNI61f4NTorbGMfB_bqhYx0gSgI46Y/s320/Email_Sample-716616.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6268338625305107458" /></a></p><div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060">FYI:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060">IRS has</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"> issued 56,000+ Annual Filing Season Program Records of Completion. However, <b>over 32,000 non-credentialed tax return preparers need to take the final step of consenting to adhere to subpart B and section 10.51 of Circular 230. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">April 18, 2016,</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <b>is the last day they can take this step and participate in the 2016 program. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">Without an Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion, they will have no representation rights regarding tax returns they prepare this year if the returns are later audited </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">(unless they later become an attorney, CPA or enrolled agent).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060">IRS has</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"> sent multiple communications to these PTIN holders explaining this step. On April 1, </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060">IRS </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">will send a final email reminding them the deadline is approaching.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"> (</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">A copy </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060">of the email </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">is attached</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"> below)</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060">IRS has created</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"> a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBhJ9PTkG-0">video tutorial</a> to show PTIN holders how to sign the C230 consent online. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">Please share this information with tax professional organizations and other parties who may be interested.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"> Thank you!</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRj2Jkd-l-8M3e_svX2KH3ojNRnQIjIKYcDt4skws7p_LNvTn-VaqgSOr2DMfFGwyt8g6m-7R1aEivOev9GUpHaHtkeVa5oJt8H0faUSha-QQv8XDf_2n2BJOLPeho9X7wQbgIECuMio/s1600/image001-718360.png"><img 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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-55431901760575217612016-03-29T12:50:00.000-07:002016-03-29T13:00:23.391-07:00FYI: IRS hosts Affordable Care Act Live Webinars (March 30 & April 6, 2016)<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">IRS will hold two Affordable Care Act webinars - one on 3/30 and the other on 4/6 - <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">You</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> can register for these webinars at: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.3pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black"><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/13498"><span style="color:#336699">Affordable Care Act: Applicable Large Employers Information Return Requirements (IRC 6056) for Tax Year 2015</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.3pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black"><a href="https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/13501"><span style="color:#336699">Affordable Care Act: Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (IRC 4980H)</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The first live webinar - on <b>March 30, 2016 at <span style="color:#002060">11:00 AM (PDT)</span></b><span style="color:#002060"> </span>- will present information regarding <b>information reporting requirements. </b>Among the specific <b>topics that will be addressed are:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Information on filing responsibilities for applicable large employers and government program providers <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Rules for government entity designation, third party and multiple employer plans <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Filing extensions granted for 2015 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Transition relief for 2015 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Plus a live Q&A with IRS Subject Matter Experts <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The second live webinar - on <b>April 6, 2016 at <span style="color:#002060">11:00 AM (PDT)</span></b> - will present information <span style="color:#002060">on</span> the <b>employer shared responsibility provisions.</b> Among the specific <b>topics that will be addressed are:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">How to determine if you are considered an applicable large employer <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">What is the definition of a full-time employee <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Learn the filing requirements and transition relief for 2015 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Plus a live Q&A with IRS Subject Matter Experts <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Certificates of completion are being offered and eligible individuals can earn 1 CE credit.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Information regarding other webinars for tax practitioners and small businesses can be found at the following web sites:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Tax-Practitioners-1">https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Tax-Practitioners-1</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Small-Businesses-1">https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Small-Businesses-1</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-47155574663038395132016-03-15T09:52:00.000-07:002016-03-15T10:02:29.626-07:00FYI: Affordable Care Act: Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions IRS Webinar on April 6, 2016<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099">IRS is presenting a webinar on the <b>Affordable Care Act: Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (IRC 4980H) on April 6, 2016. </b>See below and above attached flyer for additional information.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Topic:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"> Affordable Care Act: Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (IRC 4980H)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Date:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"> Wednesday April 6, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Times:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"> 2:00 p.m. Eastern; 1:00 p.m. Central; Noon Mountain; 11:00 a.m. Pacific <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Duration:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"> One hour<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Continuing Education Credits Available*:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"> One hour in federal tax<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Learn about: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">How to determine if you are considered an applicable large employer <o:p></o:p></span></li><li 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style="text-align:center;text-autospace:none"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">View IRS webinars on smartphones and tablets<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">*PTIN Holders: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">In order to get your CE reported to the IRS, ensure that your first name, last name and PTIN match your account. Your PTIN must begin with the letter P followed by 8 numeric characters. If you incorrectly enter your name and PTIN, you may still receive a certificate but your credit will not be reported to the IRS.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><br> <span style="color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="color:black"> </span> </b></span><a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#0066FF">Twitter</span></a><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">, </span></b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#0066FF">YouTube</span></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-35033099480383310212016-03-04T15:13:00.000-08:002016-03-04T15:22:47.683-08:00FYI: "EITC Due Diligence - IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips"<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hope all is going well with you! Please see below for first edition of “IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips”.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWXfpNeTfA0tdLtAbyVZJGQQEEhpyvvXOdOFFNgf1iHDHtCF67qWrjuJL3NLb2qHyrpQt5AnGLri6TqTFNUNcm7ZuRsqOANLAq32TWWS1UbYjHJ9TqAwQTa1r5SUpSHC4pmBdj_W2yF4/s1600/image001-767685.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWXfpNeTfA0tdLtAbyVZJGQQEEhpyvvXOdOFFNgf1iHDHtCF67qWrjuJL3NLb2qHyrpQt5AnGLri6TqTFNUNcm7ZuRsqOANLAq32TWWS1UbYjHJ9TqAwQTa1r5SUpSHC4pmBdj_W2yF4/s320/image001-767685.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6258341882119148018" /></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#0033CC">The IRS Stakeholder Liaison Western Area wants you to have the information you need when you need it.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">We’re introducing a new set of tools – <b>IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips</b> – to provide you with access to specific information and <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">support you in your day-to-day work.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">The first in this series is tailored to <b>EITC Due Diligence</b>. <span style="color:black">Preparers of EITC returns must meet additional due diligence requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">We hope the attached resources will make it easier for you to practice EITC due diligence, prepare quality returns and help your clients <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">get the EITC they earned.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">If you have any questions about the IRS policies, practices and procedures associated with EITC Due Diligence, please contact me or <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">email the EITC Program Office at <a href="mailto:eitc.program@irs.gov">eitc.program@irs.gov</a>. Please do not send any personally identifiable information about yourself or <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">your clients.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3333FF;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Please share this information with your members, staff, colleagues and anyone who may benefit from it. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#0033CC;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">We’d <span style="color:#002060">like</span> to know how you shared this <span style="color:#002060"> information</span> and any feedback <span style="color:#002060">regarding this resource tool </span>so we can <span style="color:#002060">improve </span>these tools to <span style="color:#002060"> better meet</span> your needs.<span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Thank you and <span style="color:#002060">we</span> appreciate your partnership. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID 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style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <h3><span style="color:#001E5A">The Newsroom Topics<o:p></o:p></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&111&&&http://www.irs.gov/uac/Multimedia-Center">Multimedia Center</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a 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size="3" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <h3><span style="color:#001E5A">IRS Resources<o:p></o:p></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&120&&&http://www.irs.gov/uac/Compliance-&-Enforcement-News">Compliance & Enforcement News</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a 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align="center"> </div> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Here's What You Need to Do with Your Form 1095-A</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p> <p>This year, you may receive one or more forms that provide information about your 2015 health coverage. These forms are 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. This tip is part of a series that answers your questions about these forms.<o:p></o:p></p> <p><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&128&&&https://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-1095-A">Form 1095-A</a>, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement, provides you with information about your health care coverage if you or someone in your family enrolled in coverage through the <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&129&&&https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/The-Health-Insurance-Marketplace"> Health Insurance Marketplace</a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>Here are the answers to questions you're asking about Form 1095-A:<o:p></o:p></p> <p><strong>Will I get a Form 1095-A?</strong><o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"> The Marketplace will send you a Form 1095-A if you, your spouse or a dependent enrolled in coverage for 2015. Most individuals did not enroll in Marketplace coverage and will not receive this form.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"> The Marketplace may send you more than one Form 1095-A if any of these apply:<o:p></o:p> <ul type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3"> Members of your household were not all enrolled in the same health plan<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3"> You updated your family information during the year<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3"> You switched plans during the year<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3"> You had family members enrolled in different states<o:p></o:p></li></ul> </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"> The Form 1095-A is not new, but some people may receive it for the first time this year.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <p><strong>How do I use the information on my Form 1095-A?</strong><o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"> This form provides information about your Marketplace coverage, including the names of covered individuals and which months they were covered last year. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"> Use the information from Form 1095-A to complete<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&130&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f8962--2015.pdf"> Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit</a>, and reconcile advance payments of the <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&131&&&https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/The-Premium-Tax-Credit"> premium tax credit</a> or – if you are <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&132&&&https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/Eligibility-for-the-Premium-Tax-Credit"> eligible</a> – to claim the premium tax credit on your tax return.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"> If you received advance payments, which are shown on lines 21-33 of Form 1095-A, you must file a tax return, and include Form 8962, even if you are not otherwise required to file a return. Filing your return without reconciling your advance payments will delay your refund and may affect future advance credit payments.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"> If Form 1095-A, Part II shows coverage for you and everyone in your family for the entire year, you can simply check the full-year coverage box on your tax return to satisfy the <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&133&&&https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/Individual-Shared-Responsibility-Provision"> individual shared responsibility provision</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"> If there were months that you did not have coverage, you should determine if you qualify for an <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&134&&&https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/ACA-Individual-Shared-Responsibility-Provision-Exemptions"> exemption</a> from the requirement to have coverage. If not, you must make an <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&135&&&https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/ACA-Individual-Shared-Responsibility-Provision-Calculating-the-Payment"> individual shared responsibility payment</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"> Do not attach Form 1095-A to your tax return - keep it with your tax records.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <p><strong>What if I don't get my Form 1095-A?</strong><o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9"> If you are expecting to receive a Form 1095-A, you should wait to file your 2015 income tax return until you receive this form. Filing before you receive this form may delay your refund.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9"> The IRS does not issue and cannot provide you with your Form 1095-A. If you are expecting a form and do not get one, you should <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&136&&&https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act/Individuals-and-Families/The-Health-Insurance-Marketplace"> contact your Marketplace</a>. Visit your Marketplace's website to find out the steps you need to follow to get a copy of your Form 1095-A online.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9"> You can find more information about your Form 1095-A from the <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&137&&&https://www.healthcare.gov/tax-form-1095/"> Health Insurance Marketplace</a>.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <p>Depending upon your circumstances, you might also receive Forms <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&138&&&https://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-1095-B"> 1095-B</a> and <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjI1LjU1Njk2NTIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIyNS41NTY5NjUyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDcxMTUwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGVycmkuc2luY294QGlycy5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXRlcnJpLnNpbmNveEBpcnMuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&139&&&https://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-1095-C"> 1095-C</a>. 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IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips"<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hope all is going well with you! Please see below for first edition of “IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips”.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PCmw7FshqkhC2FGL_nOnnkvLvZs1R7UXUctgGKMY0RBAUZYrAa8Y_qPeYX3sZhuhBC12zifmF3-h7GIPTl3uwlpePlny5YRS-zftW6osBRFTxnIrn4JLhKAzu8ABeYhayWN61CEGh6E/s1600/image001-704411.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PCmw7FshqkhC2FGL_nOnnkvLvZs1R7UXUctgGKMY0RBAUZYrAa8Y_qPeYX3sZhuhBC12zifmF3-h7GIPTl3uwlpePlny5YRS-zftW6osBRFTxnIrn4JLhKAzu8ABeYhayWN61CEGh6E/s320/image001-704411.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6256779097090782018" /></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#0033CC">The IRS Stakeholder Liaison Western Area wants you to have the information you need when you need it.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">We’re introducing a new set of tools – <b>IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips</b> – to provide you with access to specific information and <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">support you in your day-to-day work.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">The first in this series is tailored to <b>EITC Due Diligence</b>. <span style="color:black">Preparers of EITC returns must meet additional due diligence requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">We hope the attached resources will make it easier for you to practice EITC due diligence, prepare quality returns and help your clients <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">get the EITC they earned.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">If you have any questions about the IRS policies, practices and procedures associated with EITC Due Diligence, please contact me or <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">email the EITC Program Office at <a href="mailto:eitc.program@irs.gov">eitc.program@irs.gov</a>. Please do not send any personally identifiable information about yourself or <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">your clients.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3333FF;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Please share this information with your members, staff, colleagues and anyone who may benefit from it. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#0033CC;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">We’d <span style="color:#002060">like</span> to know how you shared this <span style="color:#002060"> information</span> and any feedback <span style="color:#002060">regarding this resource tool </span>so we can <span style="color:#002060">improve </span>these tools to <span style="color:#002060"> better meet</span> your needs.<span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Thank you and <span style="color:#002060">we</span> appreciate your partnership. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196024809283018109.post-40858941293850044582016-02-04T15:38:00.000-08:002016-02-04T15:47:44.015-08:00FYI: Update: IRS Systems are Operating <div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#666666">FYI: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white"> <b><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">__________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white"> <b><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Update: IRS Systems are Operating<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Updated IRS Statement</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Feb. 4, 2016 - 6 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">The IRS announced it resumed processing individual and business tax returns at approximately 5 p.m. Thursday following resolution of its system outage. Many of the tools and applications came up earlier on Thursday morning, including "Where's My Refund" on IRS.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">"IRS teams worked throughout the night and around the clock on this system outage," IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. "Our processing systems are back in business. Taxpayers should see little, if any, impact on their tax returns or refunds. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused, and we appreciate the support and patience from taxpayers as well as our partners in the tax community and state revenue departments."<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">The IRS emphasized that taxpayers do not need to take any additional steps or action due to the outage, including people who filed just before or during the outage. Throughout this period, taxpayers were able to continue to send their tax returns to their e-file provider; these companies have already started sending these tax returns into the IRS.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Taxpayers who have received a specific refund date from the "Where's My Refund?" tool on IRS.gov should not be affected by the outage. The IRS reminds taxpayers that many variables factor into processing of tax refunds, including fraud prevention efforts, but we continue to anticipate that nine out of 10 taxpayers will receive their refunds within 21 days after being accepted by the IRS. In addition, the IRS reminds taxpayers that IRS.gov remains the best place to check for information on refunds. Additional information is available at: <a href="https://www.irs.gov/Refunds/What-to-Expect-for-Refunds-This-Year"><span style="color:#336699">https://www.irs.gov/Refunds/What-to-Expect-for-Refunds-This-Year</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">The IRS is continuing to examine the underlying cause of the outage yesterday as well as monitoring any follow-up issues. It's important to note that at this time this situation appears to be a hardware failure.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060">Link to update article on IRS.gov: <a href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Experiencing-Systems-Outage2">https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Experiencing-Systems-Outage2</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Stakeholder Liaison Specialist</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Communications Stakeholder Outreach</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">Work cell phone: 510-926-0175</span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov">Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov</a></span><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><a href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/" title="http://www.irsvideos.gov/"><span style="color:#0066FF">IRS Video Portal</span></a><br> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:navy">Follow us on</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <a href="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros" title="http://twitter.com/irstaxpros"><span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos" title="http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos"> <span style="color:#0066FF;font-weight:normal">YouTube</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Vita Volunteers Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461356498318738798noreply@blogger.com0